HA Webinar: Literacy for historical thinking: supporting reading and writing at GCSE history
Making GCSE history accessible: supporting all learners at Key Stage 4
Event Type: CPD
Takes Place: 6th October 2025
Time: 4pm-5pm
Venue: Zoom
Description: "This session explores the essential literacy skills required to engage effectively with history at Key Stage 4. Participants will examine the unique demands of historical reading and writing and learn strategies to scaffold tasks that develop pupils’ ability to analyse sources, construct arguments, and communicate historical ideas clearly. Key topics: • Understanding the literacy challenges specific to historical texts and tasks • Strategies to enhance comprehension of complex historical sources and narratives • Scaffolding writing skills to support the construction of clear and persuasive historical arguments "
How to book: Booking online via the Cademy link below or via the bulk booking form to get a discount. To redeem your corporate recording offer please use the bulk booking form.
Price: £39 HA member, £70 non-member (bulk booking discount available). An extra fee is added if this is booked on Cademy.
Email: events@history.org.uk
Lecturer: Catherine Priggs
Comments: Joining details are emailed to the registered attendee 1 week before the webinar with a reminder on the day. If you register within a week of the webinar you will receive this on the day only. A time-limited recording will be emailed within 2 working days