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Alf Wilkinson has been working as ‘National Subject Lead' for History, co-ordinating a programme of support for schools, funded by the DCSF and delivered in partnership with the Historical Association and the CfBT.

Here he draws on that work and the insights it has given him into effective practices in school to offer advice to those history departments that are beginning to think about forging effective links with other subjects. While the scale of such collaborations may vary considerably, the key to creating meaningful links and ‘compelling learning experiences' depends on disciplined thinking and clarity about what it is you want to achieve...