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Reform - GCSE History Definition

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A reform is a change or improvement that is made to rules, laws or ways of doing things because they are ineffective or unfair. In history, reform often involves making political, social, or economic changes to fix problems in society. For example, reforms can lead to better living conditions or increased social justice. Studying reforms helps us understand how societies try to solve their problems and become fairer over time. In the GCSE History course, you might learn about reforms like the Factory Acts, which aimed to improve conditions for workers during the Industrial Revolution.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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