Remote access log-in Academy Curriculum Students Parents / Carers Ofsted COVID-19 Language Selection Humanities History at Leeds West Academy At Leeds West Academy we know students enjoy the study of History and we are passionate about offering a dynamic curriculum that enhances our students' understanding of the world they see around them. Our five key aims are: To fuel and ignite student passion for history; the challenge, the wonder and the excitement To encourage open, enquiring minds to challenge their and others' opinions bravely To use the study of history as a powerful vehicle for transferable skill development To use historical enquiries to develop independent learning To help students make good progress and gain external accreditation in History Geography at Leeds West Academy The geography department is an intellectually vibrant department at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning, both within the classroom and out in the field. We inspire students to think at a variety of scales from local to global, ultimately helping to shape the future world we live in. We do this by: Appreciating geography in its widest context, interconnecting place, space, time and scale Encouraging purposeful and independent enquiry Stimulating a passion for highly motivated learning Courses in Humanities Key Stage 4 GCSE History (Eduqas) GCSE Geography (AQA) Term By Term Schemes of Work KS3 History KS3 Geography KS4 Geography GCSE KS4 History GCSE History Curriculum Breakdown Geography Curriculum Breakdown For further information on the curriculum offered please contact the Academy F.A.O Emily Jones, Curriculum Leader for Geography, jones.e@whiteroseacademies.org and Anna Simmons, Curriculum Leader for History, simons.a@whiteroseacademies.org A partnership for progress The White Rose Academies Trust is proudly sponsored by The Leeds City College Group, who provide expertise, international networks and highly desirable employability prospects within education and beyond. Our relationships enable our Academy and the wider Trust to determine its priorities for continuous and sustained improvement. Offering specialised support, in addition to subject specific advice and a range of CPD opportunities to all of our staff, we're working together to ensure our school is rated as Outstanding by 2020. Find out more contact us Leeds West Academy Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1DQ 0113 229 5454 info@leedswestacademy.org.uk © Copyright 2021 Legal Information By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Learn more DECLINE ACCEPT