Course: Becoming an effective primary history subject leader

Immersive online course for new, experienced and aspiring history leaders

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(Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the HA CPD terms and conditions before registering)

Spring 2025 cohort

Start date: Wednesday 22 January 2025, 4pm–5.30pm

What does this course cover?

This is an online course for developing history leadership in primary teaching. This term, we will be piloting the course as an immersive programme covering the key elements of primary history subject leadership, enabling all involved in history leadership at primary to carry out their role effectively.

  • How is the course structured and delivered?

    The course will take place in ten online sessions from January–May 2025. Sessions 1, 8 and 10 are compulsory to attend live. Participants will be required to complete a gap task after each session and contribute to an online reflection diary.

    The other sessions will be recorded for participants to work through at their convenience, though participants are encouraged to attend the recording sessions live in order to make the most of the programme. All recordings will be made available on the course Moodle page within two working days of the live recording session.

  • What will each session cover?

    Session 1: Introductory meeting (Live attendance)
    Wednesday 22 January 2025, 4pm–5.30pm

    • • Introduction and aims
    • • Reflection activity on the current state of history in your school
    • • Key responsibilities of the history subject leader
    • • Current Ofsted implications for the subject and what to expect in an inspection
    • • How the HA and latest Ofsted material can support you

     
    Session 2: What makes an effective history subject leader?     (Live and recorded)
    Monday 27 January 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

    Session 3: What makes effective teaching of history? (Live and recorded)
    Wednesday 19 February 2025, 4–5.30pm Read more

    Session 4: Curriculum and practice at EYFS (Live and recorded)
    Tuesday 25 February 2025, 4–5.30pm Read more

    Session 5: Curriculum and practice at Key Stage 1 (Live and recorded)
    Monday 3 March 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

    Session 6: Curriculum and practice at Key Stage 2 (Live and recorded)
    Tuesday 11 March 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

    Session 7: Approaching sensitive issues in history (Live and recorded)
    Tuesday 18 March 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

    Session 8: Interim review meeting (Live attendance)
    Tuesday 25 March 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

    Session 9: Assessment and evidence (Live and recorded)
    Wednesday 30 April 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

    Session 10: Final meeting (Live attendance)
    Wednesday 14 May 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Read more

  • Who is the course for?

    This programme is designed for anyone who is a subject coordinator or subject leader for history in their primary school. You may have just been appointed as a subject leader, or be more experienced but looking for formal training or fresh inspiration and direction.

  • What are the learning outcomes?

    This course will:

    • equip you fully for the demands of history leadership in primary schools
    • increase your confidence to develop an innovative, inclusive and effective history curriculum in your school
    • develop your understanding of efficient action planning and how to make a wider impact
    • help you to make the case for history with senior leaders
    • enable you to enthuse others and lead staff meetings about history
    • develop your understanding of current issues in primary history education

    The course will include a chance to share resources and assessment approaches, plus much more.

  • Who are the course leaders?

    This course is led by Chris Trevor FHA, a primary education consultant with many years' experience of teaching every year in the primary age range. She was previously a member of the Historical Association primary committee and the history, geography and creative cross-curricular adviser for Cheshire. She also presents the course Practical approaches to teaching primary history. 

  • What does it cost?

    The course is charged at £250 for HA members, £350 non-members (inc VAT)

    Did you know? It is cheaper to become an HA corporate member and access your tickets at the membership rate, plus a range of other benefits all year round. Find out more about Corporate primary membership.

  • How do I book?

    Booking is now available via this link. Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the terms and conditions before registering.

    For any enquiries, please contact Olivia at events@history.org.uk.

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