Humanities

Learners will explore some of the key political, social and religious changes that took place between 1066 and 1400 within Lancashire, focusing on the Normans, Angevins, and Plantagenets. Using timelines, maps and primary and secondary sources learners will discover the rich and diverse history of Lancashire, including medieval castles, monasteries and towns.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.

Learners will explore the key political, social and religious changes that took place in Britain, particularly changes that affected life in Lancashire. Using timelines, maps, primary and secondary sources to discover
the rich and diverse history of the early Tudors as well as key historical debate on some of the most controversial issues of the time.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.

Learners will look at the Industrial Revolution in Lancashire; natural resources and the coal and textiles industries that made Lancashire the centre of the Industrial Revolution in England and the rest of the world.

The famous men and women who made an impact in industry and social reform and how this period impacted the lives of Lancashire people.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.

Focusing on an area of Manchester known as Angel Meadow; which once considered to be the worst slum in Europe, learners will explore social conditions for working people; their work, entertainment, homes,
education, immigration and employment that affected their lives. Using timelines, maps, pictures and personal accounts, learners will investigate the time.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.

Learners will be introduced to the unique history of Lancashire as a Royal Duchy and County Palatinate.

Focusing on the creation of the County, its early royal connections and the creation of the Duchy as a royal duchy and county palatinate. Historical disputes, it’s demise and revival are all fascinating aspects of this historical period.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.

Learners will explore witchcraft and the witch trials of the 1600s in Lancashire, in particular the story of the Pendle Witches. Looking at common misconceptions about witchcraft and the reasons for the Pendle Witch trials in Lancaster. Examining later witch trials and the work of the Witchfinder General as well as the demise of the ‘witch craze’.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.

This short course which will introduce learners to the basics of creative writing, alongside providing tips and ideas on how to get started and keep going. Reviewing some of the key techniques for writing description, bringing a piece of writing alive, writing dialogue, and creating believable characters.

Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.