Humanities is central to learners becoming ethically informed citizens of Wales and the world. In contemporary and historical contexts, pupils will be provided with tasks such as investigation and exploration of the human experience within their own localities and elsewhere in Wales, as well as in the wider world. This can help learners discover their heritage and develop a sense of place and cynefin (a Welsh word for a sense of belonging within a certain place). Humanities can also promote an understanding of how the people of Wales, its communities, history, culture, landscape, resources and industries, interrelate with the rest of the world. Emphasis will be placed on different perspectives which will in turn, help promote an understanding of the ethnic and cultural diversity within Wales. Taken together, these experiences will help learners appreciate the extent to which they are part of a wider international community, fostering a sense of belonging that can encourage them to contribute positively to their communities.

Furthermore, within the Humanities curriculum, we will encourage pupils to reflect upon the impact of their actions and those of others, and how such actions are influenced by interpretations of human rights, values, ethics, philosophies, religious and non-religious views. Through being encouraged to engage with, respect and challenge a variety of worldviews, as well as to understand how to exercise their democratic rights, pupils can imagine possible futures and take social action. Such critical engagement with local, national and global challenges and opportunities past and present will help our pupils become enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work.

Finally, pupils will explore their locality and Wales, as well as the wider world which in turn, will enable them to establish a solid base of knowledge and understanding of geographical, historical, religious, non-religious, business and social studies concepts. This exploration will encourage pupils to participate in different methods of enquiry, evaluate the evidence that they find, and apply and communicate their findings effectively. These experiences, in and outside the classroom, will help them become ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives.