Read Primary History 85 The current coronavirus crisis gives us pause for thought about how people in the past have coped with major outbreaks of illness. We can look at similarities and differences between the current pandemic and events such as the Great Plague of 1665 and Spanish Flu in...

It’s that time of year again when we encourage everyone to look around them and to explore their local history – but like everything at the moment it’s a little different this year compared to usual. Local History is one of those areas that defies historic time periods and can...

We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter Mandler has accepted the position of President of the HA. Professor Mandler will be taking over the position from Professor Tony Badger who will step down this later this year. Peter Mandler was born in the USA in 1958, educated at Oxford and...

In 2019 we carried out our bi-annual survey of history primary teaching. The HA carries out the survey not to create a headline but to ensure that there is a regular body of research gathered concerning history teaching in schools at the primary level. As a result of the research...

Read Primary History 84 Editorial Welcome to Primary History 84. I’ve really enjoyed editing this edition. It has been exciting to work with people who share a love of history and who engage with history teaching and learning in so many different ways. I have been impressed with the passion...

In the spring edition of HA News Paula Kitching looks at VE day 75 years on, there is an inspiring 'What got me into history' and our Glasgow Branch share their experience of capturing memories from the First World War. We're also introducing a new Book Club feature to explore books that...

Book Now (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the HA CPD terms and conditions before registering) Available dates Spring term: Wednesday 26 February, 10am–4pm What does the course cover? This course is for primary teachers who are inexperienced in teaching primary history or who did not receive...

The climate emergency is being talked about across the media. But how do we as educators talk with learners, and sort the truth from misinformation? Here are some of Global Dimension's top picks of sites with high quality resources for tackling this most topical subject in your classroom: Campaign Against Climate...

Find out more about the HA's committees here   Helen Crawford (Committee Chair) Helen studied history at university and has worked in primary schools for twenty years as a class teacher, history subject leader, inclusion manager and senior leader. Most of her teaching career has been in London schools, but she has also...