HA Webinar: Making it stick: enhancing memory retention for pupils with SEND in GCSE history
Making GCSE history accessible: supporting all learners at Key Stage 4
Event Type: CPD
Takes Place: 14th October 2025
Time: 4pm-5pm
Venue: Zoom
Description: "This session explores how to help SEND learners retain historical knowledge by applying research-informed strategies that reduce cognitive overload and support long-term memory formation within the context of history teaching. Key topics: • Applying cognitive load theory to history-specific content and tasks • Using dual coding, retrieval practice, and spaced learning frameworks to support retention • Embedding effective homework, revision routines and explicit instruction to strengthen pupils’ historical schema "
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: Dale Banham
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