Head of Department: Dr B Quinn

Teachers: Ms O Cornejo Gutierrez, Ms L Ferracane

The Politics Department at Latymer believes strongly that the study of Politics is vital to the intellectual and social development of our pupils. We are committed to providing students with an opportunity to explore the key issues which shape political debate in Britain and throughout the wider world.

The Politics Curriculum at Latymer aims to:

• Encourage students to be intellectually curious especially about the world around them and how power operates in it.
• Make students interested in debating controversial issues and excited by new ideas.
• Develop students who are willing to listen to the views of others and who can appreciate differing viewpoints.
• Promote an interest in Politics beyond the classroom. At Key Stage 3 this is done through the Years 8 and 9 history forums and the History Society and later through participation in the Politics Podcast and History Magazine. All these forums provide an opportunity to discuss Politics.
• Foster links with other departments where appropriate.
• Develop transferable skills, such as oratory and essay writing skills.
• Produce students who are critical thinkers and can evaluate arguments through an appreciation of alternative perspectives on key issues.
• Develop students who are confident enough and passionate enough to take Politics at university.