At the HA, we know that budgets are tight and being able to afford access to the best CPD, guidance and support is increasingly difficult. We are here to help. If you are part of a Multi-Academy Trust or federation, or soft federation of local authority schools, you can save money on...

At the HA, we know that budgets are tight and being able to afford access to the best CPD, guidance and support is increasingly difficult. We are here to help. If you are part of a Multi-Academy Trust or federation, or a soft federation of local authority schools, you can save money...

Congratulations to the team behind the new report The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum. The publication of some of the outcomes from the report in The Guardian has brought to public attention the important evidence that despite being at least 50% of the population, women are...

Black History Month is an important opportunity to explore the histories of people who have often been excluded from popular narratives. While the idea of one month on Black history might appear tokenistic or simplistic, it does not have to mean sticking to already well-known characters or limited themes. Therefore,...

The 2026 competition is now open. Entries close on 17 July 2026 (3 July for overseas entries). We want young people to get the bug for writing about history in an interesting and critical way. Each year the Historical Association in collaboration with the Spirit of Normandy Trust and Classics for All offers a...

The 2026 competition is now open. Entries close on 17 July 2026 (3 July for overseas entries). Researching, writing and presenting ideas about a historical theme or period is one of the best parts about studying history. We want young school and college aged students to get the bug for...

Welcome to this packed autumn edition of HA News. Alexandra Walsham unpacks the challenges, dilemmas and opportunities of AI in her President's Letter; and Abdul Mohamud lets us in on what got him into history. We have reports on this year's awards evening and our annual conference, along with competition updates and winners. We also remember much-missed...

The HA Annual Conference will be held in Newcastle in 2026. This two-day conference on 15-16 May is a leading highlight of the history community's year. It brings together all those working in and who have an active interest in history and heritage. With top-level academics, pedagogical sessions and discussion panels, the conference is...

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) is an important way of highlighting the history and cultural traditions of groups of people who have identified as being non-stationary, and who have long been marginalised in British and European history. While Gypsies, Roma and Travellers are distinct groups with their own...

The Historical Association is delighted to announce Rayburn Tours as the official sponsor of the Great Debate 2026. With over 60 years of experience in educational and group travel, Rayburn Tours is a family-run organisation dedicated to creating inspirational and enriching experiences for young people. Rayburn Tours' commitment to education...

The Historical Association is delighted to announce that the Medlicott Medal 2025 will be awarded to Dr Christine Counsell. The award seeks to recognise individuals from a diversity of backgrounds in their service to history. Christine will be known to many at the HA, as throughout her career she has...

Thank you for being a member of the Historical Association. Your membership is what enables the HA to continue supporting the teaching, learning and enjoyment of history at all levels, for generations to come. As part of our membership community you are important in shaping the development of the association,...

Have your say about HA News We'd love to get your feedback on your membership magazine.  Please fill out our survey here (takes about 5 minutes) Welcome to this packed spring edition of HA News. Take a look at the programme for our Annual Conference in May, including the top 10 things to do at the HA Conference,...

Historical anniversaries can be a great way to get children and young people interested in a subject or to raise awareness about a particular issue. This resource is free to everyone. For access to hundreds of other high-quality history and education resources along with free or discounted CPD and membership of a thriving community of...

Each year on 27 January the UK observes Holocaust Memorial Day. Every year since its introduction communities, individuals, organisations and institutions have been encouraged to mark the day and remember it. The history of what is remembered is straightforward: on 27 January 1945 the Soviet Army entered into a Nazi...

New government, new curriculum review. It always happens when there is a big change in who is in charge. But just because it always happens doesn’t mean we can ignore it. Ten years ago, substantial changes were made to education, and they have affected a whole generation of children and teachers....

On Friday 8 November 2024 there was a glittering event for those schools who have achieved the Quality Mark (QM) for History. We wanted to celebrate those who have put in the hard work and dedication to raise the standard of education, awareness, knowledge and enjoyment of history teaching in their...

The Historian is a members’ magazine and we want to hear from you. We know that many of our readers are actively involved in history in some way and we would love you to share your stories with other members – who knows what you might inspire! The editorial board...

Royal Holloway, University of London has launched a £1.5 million project to support teachers with more inclusive UK political history resources. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) backed project will also support the AQA GCSE History specification, ‘Britain: Power and the People c1170 to the present day’. This ‘Inclusive...

It is with deep regret that we share the news that our good friend, supporter and Deputy President Helen Snelson passed away at the end of August. After her cancer recurred, she spent her final few days with her husband David, close family and friends. Helen was a passionate history...