WJEC GCSE History: Study and Revision Guide

£18.99

This book is also available in Welsh Language.

Author(s)

Adam Doughton, Nyree Miles

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WJEC

WJEC Endorsement

Endorsed

Publication date

31 August 2026

Number of pages

272

ISBN

9781917481328

SKU: WJEC0011Categories: , Tags: ,

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Written by leading History educators and authors Adam Doughton and Nyree Miles, this new WJEC GCSE History Student Book provides comprehensive support for teaching, learning, revision and exam preparation.

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  • Complete coverage of all options in the new WJEC GCSE History specification, giving students the knowledge they need for their course.

  • Clear, accessible explanations break down key topics and concepts, helping students build understanding and retain essential knowledge.

  • Key terms and concise summaries reinforce core knowledge and provide useful checkpoints for revision.

  • Focused activities give students regular opportunities to apply their knowledge and develop their historical skills.

  • Revision questions and assessment guidance help students understand what different question types require and build confidence for the exams.

  • Created by leading WJEC History educators, combining subject expertise with a practical understanding of the specification and its assessment requirements.

About the authors

Adam Doughton

Adam Doughton is currently Assistant Headteacher at St Joseph’s RC High School in Newport. He was previously Head of History and continues to teach both WJEC GCSE and A Level History. Adam is currently an examiner, moderator and team leader across GCSE and A Level History. He was a specification developer for the new specification and has authored blended learning resources for WJEC and delivered professional learning for the new specification across Wales. He also provides curriculum and assessment professional learning for the Education Achievement Service as the Partner School representative for History.

 

Nyree Miles

Nyree is Head of History at St Joseph’s RC High School in Newport, with nine years of experience teaching History to students aged 11 to 18. She also works as an examiner for both GCSE and A Level History, bringing valuable insight into curriculum and assessment. Nyree is passionate about making history engaging and accessible for all learners, and is committed to helping students connect with the past in meaningful ways.