Why do we learn government and politics?
To think critically about the world around us and recognising our role in society through:
- Understanding our political system
- Analysing different perspectives to develop critical solutions
- Acquiring the tools to engage with, and better our communities through democratic systems
Our approach
In politics we utilise Ark’s pedagogical approach which ensures extensive in-class discussions and debate, extended writing and oracy development, frequent checks for understanding, clear modelling, and opportunities for practices.
Within the course, students:
- Participate in teacher led, self-guided and collaborative study to ensure students have an exceptional grasp of the history of democracy in the UK and the USA
- Engage critically with domestic and international current affairs and political issues, enabling students to understand political discourse and contemporary events
- Analyse traditional and social media to identify communication methods
- Practice and develop sound essay writing skills through modelling and deliberate practices and feedback.
- Undertake systematic guided revision.
Year 12
| Autumn | |
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Ideologies (liberalism, socialism, conservatism and feminism) |
| Spring | |
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UK Government |
| Summer | |
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UK Political Parties and politics |
Year 13
| Autumn | |
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US Government |
| Spring | |
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Comparative study between UK and US Government |
| Summer | |
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Revision |