Author Archives: Mr Kydd

Taster days – June 2022 – Queen Mary’s

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Mr Kydd

Please see below for the June taster days information from Queen Mary’s history department. It is something that they do really well. Please come and see me if you want me to talk you through it. You might also like … Continue reading →

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Enrichment – a chance to lead.

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Mr Kydd

This educational and commemorative project offers post-16 students the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and consider its relevance for today. Through the bespoke interactive online platform, participants join others from across the country as they embark on an educational … Continue reading →

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Getting ahead – Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Mr Kydd

As promised the Sutton Trust Summer Schools link can be found here. They really are great and I would recommend them if you want t o know more about university or a certain subject area. Attendance will increase the chance … Continue reading →

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Enrichment – somewhere to go. The world of Stonehenge exhibition at the British Museum.

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will get to the British Museum’s webpage on it’s new Stonehenge exhibition. The curator’s introduction is included below. A review from The Guardian can be found here. Shrouded in layers of speculation and folklore, this … Continue reading →

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Enrichment – something to listen to. Radio 4 – Ukraine – how did we get here?

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will get to an excellent half hour discussion of the historical origins of the present war in the Ukraine. The programme description is included below. The invasion of Ukraine is, according to the man behind … Continue reading →

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GCSE revision session PowerPoints

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Mr Kydd

All, I have added the PowerPoints that I have been using in the after school revision sessions to the GCSE page as requested. A direct link can be found here. I hope they are helpful. The revision Conference PowerPoints can … Continue reading →

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Exam guidance – From OCR

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mr Kydd

Below I have pulled and scanned the exam guidance for our units. Be careful with how you use it. I will go through this in revision tomorrow.

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History in the News – what is happening in the Ukraine?

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Mr Kydd

The present situation in the Ukraine has clear some resonance with our Russia and its rulers A level course (Y317). If you click here you will get to a very clear summary of the present situation. from BBC News How … Continue reading →

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History in the News- new theories about Anne Frank

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will get to a BBC News article on the latest theory that identifies a possible suspect who betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis…. A team including an ex-FBI agent said Arnold van … Continue reading →

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Enrichment – something to write. Essay competition.

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Mr Kydd

If you click here you will to the NCH essay title questions. Have a look at them, and pop in and see me if you want to chat them through. The history title – What does history teach us about … Continue reading →

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