We are fortunate to have dedicated and experienced Geographers enabling us to staff all lessons with specialists in the subject. We aim to stimulate students' interest in their surroundings, inspire a sense of responsibility for the environment, and increase their knowledge of the natural and man-made world. We also value the development of student's personal learning and thinking skills, encouraging team work, creativity, independence and self reflection in our lessons. Assessment for, and of learning, is also key to learning in all Key Stages.

The fundamental aim of the History Department is to instil in our pupils a genuine curiosity about historical events, characters and periods. Our main priority is to offer a range of appropriate reading and writing tasks, but drama, video, computer simulations, craft projects and fieldwork all play an important part in creating inventive and highly enjoyable lessons.

Throughout the school we seek to help pupils develop a sensitive, reflective and informed approach to the religious dimensions of life, and to instil a genuine, open-minded curiosity in the diversity of religious and moral beliefs. There are many opportunities offered both inside and outside the classroom for pupils to see that Religious Studies matter.

Our Key Stage 3 course includes themes such as Community, Origins of Religions, Founders and Leaders, Symbols, and Good and Evil. Five of the world religions are covered in varying depths. Progress is assessed against the QCA and County's Agreed Syllabus Attainment Targets and emphasis is given to acquiring skills as well as knowledge and learning from the religions we encounter.

At Key Stage 4 all students have the opportunity to take the Edexcel full course GCSE Religion and Life. A Level and AS Level Religious Study courses are available if numbers permit. A Level and AS Level Philosophy courses are running this year - Theory of knowledge; Philosophy of Religion; Extracts from Plato's Republic; Philosophy of the mind and Extracts from Russell's Problems of Philosophy are included in this AQA course.

The Department is well-resourced, and we have a wealth of experience, expertise, commitment and enthusiasm. Visitors into the classroom, as well as optional visits to the various religious communities, provide a wider vision. We welcome contact with parents and some have accompanied us on our outings.