Primary news

  • 100 editions of Primary History

    11th June 2025

    We've reached 100! We are proud to announce the publication of the 100th edition of Primary History, dedicated to supporting and inspiring primary educators in the teaching of history. Since its first issue in 1992, Primary History has become a trusted companion for teachers, curriculum leaders, and education researchers across the...

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  • Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM)

    29th May 2026

    ‘History of all, for all’ is at the heart of the HA’s vision. That includes the histories of marginalised and discriminated groups, as well as the rich diversity of communities past and present. Marking Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month is an important part of that commitment. The month brings...

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  • Volunteers’ Week 2026

    22nd May 2026

    This Volunteers’ Week we want to say a huge thank-you to all our wonderful volunteers. The Historical Association – now 120 years old – could not continue to exist and to provide ‘history of all, for all’ without you. Volunteers form all of our committees and working groups, run our branches around the...

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  • HA conference round-up 2026

    21st May 2026

    Like the light and the swallows, we headed northwards this year to Gateshead and Newcastle and as they would say up there ‘it was a belter’. For those with a taste for the medieval, or even just a desire to spread their wings in the North-east region, we had organised...

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  • Young Quills 2026 shortlist

    19th May 2026

    Each year, the Historical Association runs ‘Young Quills’, a competition for published historical fiction for children and young adults (14+). The Young Quills books for each year must be published for the first time in English in the year preceding the competition – so 2025 for this year’s selection. Our...

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  • HA News, Spring 2026

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  • Talking History 2026

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    Please note: entries for this year's competition have now closed. Following the success of our Great Debate competition for secondary students and the successful launch of our sister primary public speaking competition, we are pleased to announce that applications for our third Talking History competition for pupils in years 5...

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  • Local History Month 2026

    30th April 2026

    (and some planning ahead for 2027)  May is Local and Community History month. For 2026 we are linking it to the National Year of Reading by looking at the importance of writers and local records to historians for bringing a place to life. Places change: that is inevitable and also...

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  • Government launches call for evidence on antisemitism in schools

    30th April 2026

    In the aftermath of horrific antisemitic attacks in recent times in Britain and across Europe, the government is seeking to better understand the extent of antisemitism in British schools. An independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges in England, led by Sir David Bell, has launched a call for...

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  • An interview with Professor James Daybell

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