Humanities

Humanities matter

The Humanities cover a broad spectrum of subject areas and, when applied to school settings, we often associate the term with the following subjects: History, Geography, Religious Studies, Politics & Citizenship. So why do the Humanities matter and why should students today choose a Humanities subject?Ìý

Today more than ever it is crucial for all learners to become well-rounded, culturally responsive global citizens, able to understand and interrogate the world around them, and their place in it.Ìý

In a time when our planet faces enormous challenges, the ability to interpret and analyse data, problem-solve, communicate and work effectively as part of a team has never been so important. There are so many skills that are acquired whilst studying a humanities subject, helping learners build foundations for a successful future.

Our recommendations to the curriculum and assessment review

We're sharing the recommendations we've made to the Curriculum and Assessment review for humanities subjects. Discover the changes we're calling for in history and geography.Ìý

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Geography

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