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Key Stage 3 · Year 7 History
Online KS3 Year 7 History Course
Discover how historians investigate the past through a structured Year 7 course exploring medieval Britain, the Norman Conquest, everyday life, the medieval Church, Elizabeth I and the use of portraits and propaganda.
Students develop historical knowledge alongside important skills in source analysis, independent research, explanation and interpretation.
Immediate access to the online course
18 lessons across six History modules
Optional tutor marking, email support and printed materials
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£14.99 / month
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Course overview
Year 7 History course at a glance
Develop historical knowledge and enquiry skills through a structured home-study course exploring medieval Britain, the Tudor period, historical sources, propaganda and changing interpretations of the past.
Course level
Key Stage 3 · Year 7
The first year of Oxford Home Schooling’s three-year Key Stage 3 History programme.
Course structure
6 modules · 18 lessons
Progress from introductory historical skills through medieval Britain and into Elizabethan England.
Historical skills
Sources, evidence and interpretation
Learn how historians use evidence, assess sources and construct explanations about the past.
Independent research
Investigate history for yourself
Research activities encourage students to explore local history, historical people, places and events independently.
Assignments
7 tutor-marked assignments
Written assignments are distributed through the course, with a final end-of-year assessment.
Assessment
Regular progress checks
Activities and Tutor-marked Assignments develop structured historical writing as well as subject knowledge.
Supporting texts
No required textbook
The course is designed to provide everything needed for effective study, with optional further reading suggested.
Progression
Continue through KS3 History
Year 7 leads naturally into the Oxford Home Schooling Year 8 and Year 9 History courses.
Learn to think like a historian
The course is not simply about remembering dates and events. Students learn to examine evidence, question interpretations and explain why people and societies changed over time.
How it works
How your Year 7 History course works
Work through structured lessons combining historical narrative, source analysis, written activities and independent investigation, developing both knowledge of the past and the skills used to study it.
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Enrol and start online
Enrol at any time and receive immediate access to your online course. Your included academic induction session helps you understand the course and plan your studies.
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Explore people and events
Work through structured lessons covering medieval and Tudor History while learning how individual events fit into wider historical developments.
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Investigate historical evidence
Activities ask you to use sources, carry out independent research and explore local examples so that History becomes something you investigate rather than simply read about.
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Develop historical arguments
Tutor-marked assignments help you organise evidence, explain your ideas clearly and develop increasingly well-structured historical answers.
Flexible additional support
Add personal support when you need it
The course can be studied independently using the lesson materials and activities. Tutor marking, email support, one-to-one tutorials and printed materials can be purchased separately when useful.
What you’ll study
Explore the Year 7 History course content
The Year 7 course contains 18 structured lessons across six modules, beginning with the nature of History itself before exploring medieval monarchs and society, the medieval Church, Elizabeth I and the use of portraits and propaganda.
Module 1 Introductory module Begin by considering what History is, why it matters and how historians use evidence to understand the past. 2 lessons
- What is History?
- Why is History important?
Module 2 Medieval monarchs Explore the Norman Conquest, royal power and the struggle of medieval rulers to gain and retain control. 3 lessons
- 1066 and all that
- Gaining control, consolidating power
- Losing control, descending into chaos
Module 3 Medieval life Discover life in medieval villages and towns and examine the impact of events such as the Black Death. 3 lessons
- Country life
- Towns on the rise
- Death and disorder
Module 4 The Medieval Church Explore the role of religion in everyday life, pilgrimage and the religious diversity of medieval Britain. 3 lessons
- The Church: the centre of everyday life
- Priories and pilgrimages
- Was everyone in Britain a Christian?
Module 5 Elizabeth I Examine religion, political threats, enemies at home and abroad and the image of Elizabeth as queen. 4 lessons
- Henry VIII’s children and their religious differences
- Queen Elizabeth and religion
- Enemies at home and abroad
- Good Queen Bess
Module 6 Portraits 1500–1750 Finish Year 7 by examining propaganda, symbolism and the messages communicated through historical images. 3 lessons
- Propaganda now and then
- Get the message?
- What were the most important images of the age?
From evidence to historical interpretation
Students begin by learning how History is constructed before applying those skills to medieval and Tudor Britain and finally examining how rulers used images and propaganda.
Assessment and progress
How progress is assessed in Year 7 History
Progress is assessed throughout the course through written activities, independent investigations and seven Tutor-marked Assignments. The final assignment is an end-of-year examination-style assessment covering aspects of the year’s work.
Tutor-marked assignments
7 TMAs
7
Assignments
18
Course lessons
Regular
Progress checks
Tutor-marked assignments help students demonstrate historical knowledge, organise evidence and develop increasingly clear, well-structured written answers.
End-of-year assessment
TMA G
Final
Year 7 TMA
Whole year
Revision
Exam-style
Practice
The final Tutor-marked Assignment draws on material from across Year 7 and can be completed under examination-style conditions as useful preparation for later study.
Historical knowledge
Understand change and events
Students develop knowledge of medieval and Tudor Britain while learning to place individual events in context.
Sources
Use evidence critically
Activities develop the ability to examine historical evidence and consider what sources can tell us.
Independent enquiry
Investigate beyond the lesson
Research activities encourage students to explore historical questions, local examples and different interpretations.
Historical writing
Build structured answers
Assignments provide practice in organising evidence, explaining ideas and communicating conclusions clearly.
Progress through Key Stage 3
Build the skills needed for later History
Year 7 develops source analysis, research and written explanation skills that students will extend through Years 8 and 9 and into later History study.
Support & add-ons
Add extra History support when you need it
Your course subscription provides the structured online materials needed for independent study. Additional tutor support, marking and printed materials can be purchased separately whenever they would be useful.
Written feedback
Assignment marking
Submit individual course assignments and receive tutor feedback on historical knowledge, source analysis, use of evidence, structure and the clarity of written explanations.
Assignment marking bundle£62.94
Support for parents
Parents’ Guide
The course includes guidance on each lesson, suggested approaches to activities and information to help parents support discussion and monitor progress.
Parents’ Guide Included with the course
Ongoing guidance
Email Tutor Support
Ask History questions by email while working through the course and receive help with difficult topics, sources, interpretations or written activities.
Email Tutor Support£10.00 / month
Live tuition
One-to-one tutorials
Book an individual online session with a tutor to discuss historical topics, develop source-analysis skills or strengthen extended written answers.
Tutorial time Purchased separately
Printed materials
History course pack
Add a printed, spiral-bound copy of the course materials if you prefer to read sources, annotate evidence and plan written responses away from the screen.
Printed course materials£50.00
Flexible by design
Choose only what you need
Study independently using the course materials and Parents’ Guide, then add tutor marking, email support, tutorials or printed materials if your needs change.
Explore your options
See all available History support
Prospective students can compare the different support services. Existing students can purchase History marking, tutorials and other course-specific add-ons through their account.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Year 7 History course
Find answers about the course content, historical skills, assessment, independent research, textbooks and the additional support available.
Can I start the Year 7 History course at any time?
Yes. You can enrol and begin studying when it suits you, then work through the course at a pace that fits your home education timetable.
How is the Year 7 History course structured?
Year 7 contains 18 lessons across six modules. Students begin with historical skills before studying medieval Britain, Elizabeth I and historical images and propaganda.
What historical skills will my child develop?
Students learn to use historical sources, examine evidence, carry out independent research, consider different interpretations and construct clear written explanations.
Does the course include independent research?
Yes. Many lessons include Investigate! activities that encourage students to research historical people, events, buildings and local history independently.
Do I need to buy a History textbook?
No. The course is designed to provide the material needed for effective study. Optional books, websites and further reading may be suggested for students who want to explore particular topics in greater depth.
How many Tutor-marked Assignments are there?
There are seven Tutor-marked Assignments. The final assignment, TMA G, is an end-of-year examination-style assessment drawing on material studied across Year 7.
Is tutor marking included in the subscription?
The course materials contain all of the Tutor-marked Assignments. Tutor marking is purchased separately, allowing you to add marking when it would be useful.
Can I get help from a History tutor?
Yes. Optional support includes assignment marking, Email Tutor Support and one-to-one online tutorials.
Is there guidance for parents?
Yes. The Parents’ Guide provides information about the lessons, activities and areas where parental support may be useful, helping parents monitor progress through the course.
What comes after Year 7 History?
The course leads naturally into Oxford Home Schooling Year 8 and Year 9 History, where students continue developing their historical knowledge and enquiry skills.
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Enrol at any time and discover medieval and Tudor Britain while developing the source-analysis, research and written skills needed for successful historical study.
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- Immediate access to the online course
- Develop historical knowledge and enquiry skills together
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