Making the most of your HA membership

HA membership offers much more than just your subscription to Primary History. As a member you can enjoy a wholistic package of benefits and resources designed to support you, whatever challenge you may face. With the vast array of support available it can be easy to forget what’s on offer, especially when there are new resources being developed all the time. To help, we’ve highlighted some key benefits available here. If you need help you can contact us on membership@history.org.uk or by calling 0300 100 223.

Online resources

On-demand quality teaching insight and support whatever your challenge:

• Schemes of work: 35 expert-produced schemes covering all National Curriculum units. These schemes are added to and updated throughout the year.
• Local significant individuals: inspiration for bringing a local study at Key Stages 1 and 2 to life.
• Resource-sharing hubs: practical and quality resources to support home learning.
• Brief histories: topic reference guides with key events and subject knowledge.
• Podcasts: a library of 400+ podcasts covering all periods.
• Recorded CPD: on-demand sessions from past conferences and webinars. 

Print & digital journal

A depth of knowledge and guidance that you won’t find elsewhere:

• Primary History: receive termly print copies as they are published.
• Online archive: access and download back editions and articles from Primary History
• Article guide and topic grid: the archive is supported by a topic grid and online guide from Tim Lomas which organises past articles by topic and theme, from aspects of curriculum to organising and managing primary history as a subject leader. 

CPD courses and webinars

Development opportunities addressing key concerns and tailored for every stage:

Free and discounted courses by up to 30% including:

• Webinar series: from subject knowledge to aspects of diversity.
• Subject knowledge webinars
• Online courses: from becoming an effective primary history subject leader to mastering primary history.
• HA Virtual Conference: with a dedicated primary stream.
• ‘Ask the expert’ sessions: with members of primary committee (coming this summer)
• On-demand sessions: including past webinar recordings for purchase. 

Other benefits

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest sector news and developments

• HA News: members’ magazine sent biannually with updates on projects and activities
• Round-up emails keeping you up to date
• Local HA branch: access to events and lectures at over 45 branches across the UK
• Opportunities to get involved with our committees, branches and editorial boards
• Competitions from Write your own Historical Fiction to Young Quills – a great way to engage your pupils in history

Accreditation

Recognising and providing a framework for excellent provision at every level

• Chartered Teacher of History (CTHist) is a programme available to HA members. This accreditation recognises of a high level of expertise in both historical knowledge and understanding and age-appropriate pedagogy, as well as a commitment to continued development in these areas.
• Funded Teacher Fellowships are also available to members, such as our upcoming programme on local history. 

Corporate school membership

Corporate membership offers a comprehensive package of support. It delivers all the benefits of individual membership plus an enhanced tier of resources and CPD access to boost the development of your teaching staff and delivery of your whole school history provision:

• 12 staff logins to access online resources and support
• 12 staff members gain access to free and discounted CPD
• Subject leader guides: a suite of resources designed to guide you through the most important elements of primary history subject leadership, from planning and resourcing history to developing local history enquiries and raising the profile of history in your school.
• Free webinar recording: each academic year corporate school members can book to receive a free webinar recording from our paid series, representing a saving of up to £50.
• Exclusive recording access to our free subject webinars
• Eligibility for the HA Quality Mark award which supports schools in auditing and developing their history provision as well as offering recognition from a trusted body.

If you’re interested in finding out more about how you and your school can benefit from corporate membership email membership@history.org.uk or call 0300 100 0223 to upgrade from only £29. *

 *Please note that corporate primary membership is only available to schools. If you are a training provider, university or other type of organisation please contact us to discuss bespoke membership packages available.