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Subject professional development materials: history - 27 January 2012. This resource has been put together to help teachers in primary and secondary schools improve teaching and learning by reflecting on the main messages from the report (History for all) published in March 2011. History for all - 13 March 2011. This report...

This initiative has been celebrating the achievements of young historians in schools for over twenty years. It is largely funded by the Historical Association and the Spirit of Normandy Trust. It has an annual award scheme and also funds some special events, such as the annual Young Historian Day at...

Mr Gove recently announced changes to A-Level examinations. The rationale was to make A-Level examinations more rigorous and difficult to pass and raise standards. The Historical Association supports a rigorous approach to A-Level study as the basis for further education and careers, whilst maintaining accessibility for all to the study...

Event being held in Bessbrook Town Hall, 19, 20, 21 April 2012 from 8 -9 pm each evenng. The meetings are held to mark the 100 anniversary Of The Titanic. The evening will conist of a powerpoint presentation on the story of the Titanic from the build, to the sinking...

This week, the government has announced news that steps will be taken to make A-Level examinations harder; this will include input from universities. Steps taken will make it more difficult to pass A-Level examinations and therefore result in a lowering of the numbers entering university. The government hopes that these...

Arianna Azari the winner of the Historical Associations' ‘Great Debate' 2012 The Historical Association' Great Debate once more showcased the outstanding ability of young people to engage with history. Individuals, movements, technology and events were all discussed to illustrate the question ‘Why history matters to me'. The winner Arianna, from...

A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review' In December the DfE published the ‘The Framework for the National Curriculum: A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review'.  The HA endorses the panel's recommendation that history should be part of the core curriculum for...

A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review' In December the DfE published the ‘The Framework for the National Curriculum: A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review'.  The HA endorses the panel's recommendation that history should be part of the core curriculum for...

Medlicot Medal 2012 The Historical Association is awarding the annual prestigious award for service to History to the academic and broadcaster Bettany Hughes. The HA is the main organisation for the study and representation of history outside of academic bodies. Founded in 1906 it is an independent charity incorporated by Royal...