The series consists of 3 webinars. We recommend watching live on the dates below. Recordings will also be made available to booked delegates until the end of the term.

Session 1: Subject leadership and SEND reform: what it means for history
Wednesday 20 May, 4pm–5pm
Presenter: Catherine Priggs

Session 2: Working effectively with SENDCos and specialist colleagues
Thursday 11 June, 4pm–5pm
Presenter: Gemma Hargraves

Session 3: Building a strategy for inclusive history
Tuesday 23 June, 4pm–5pm
Presenter: Dale Banham

Session 1: Subject leadership and SEND reform: what it means for history
Wednesday 20 May, 4pm–5pm
Presenter: Catherine Priggs

This session explores how national SEND developments are reshaping expectations of subject leadership in mainstream schools. Participants will consider how history departments can lead inclusive practice from within.

The session will examine:

• • The direction of SEND reform and Ofsted’s focus on inclusion – and what these mean for history teaching
• • Common misconceptions about provision for pupils with SEND
• • Moving from reactive to proactive curriculum design
• • Appropriate interventions for pupils with SEND
• • A subject leader’s expectations of departmental staff in supporting pupils with SEND
• • Strategies for bringing the department with you

 
Participants will leave with an audit tool to evaluate their department’s current practice.

Session 2: Working effectively with SENDCos and specialist colleagues
Thursday 11 June, 4pm–5pm
Presenter: Gemma Hargraves

Collaboration between subject teams and SEND departments has potential to transform the experience of pupils with SEN. This session focuses on building purposeful, sustainable partnerships.

The session will explore:

• • Understanding the SENDCo role and pressures in the current system
• • Translating EHCP outcomes into meaningful goals in the history classroom - both in terms of progress and self-• regulation
• • Using Individual Support Plans to effectively deliver targeted support for pupils in History
• • Productive conversations about adaptation, challenge and expectations
• • Working effectively with Teaching Assistants inside and outside the classroom
• • Sustaining an inclusive classroom and positive behaviour when teaching controversial histories

 
Participants will develop a framework for structured collaboration within their own school context.

Session 3: Building a strategy for inclusive history
Tuesday 23 June, 4pm–5pm
Presenter: Dale Banham

This final session moves from collaboration to implementation. Participants will explore a range of strategies that underpin a practical, long-term inclusion strategy for their department.

The session will cover:

• • Embedding routines that support memory, literacy and confidence across KS3-4
• • Developing effective feedback strategies for SEND students that develop confidence and create a two-way dialogue about learning. 
• • Planning targeted, history specific interventions (including case studies of successful interventions for high attaining neurodiverse students) 
• • Creating a 12-month implementation and review plan
• • Monitoring the impact of inclusive practice without generating excessive workload

 
Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies for SEND students that develop self-efficacy and improve outcomes. 

The course is aimed at history subject leaders, seconds in department/TLR postholders and aspiring subject leaders. It is also relevant for SENDCos and Assistant Heads (Teaching & Learning). It will focus on teaching at Key Stages 3 and 4.

This webinar series will enable you to:

• • Develop a subject-led approach to inclusion that aligns with current SEND reform direction in England.
• • Articulate what high expectations look like for pupils with SEND within an ambitious history curriculum.
• • Strengthen collaboration between history departments and SENDCos to foster a positive classroom culture and improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
• • Design and implement a sustainable departmental strategy for inclusive history teaching.

Catherine Priggs, FHA is a freelance education consultant. She is a member of the Historical Association’s Secondary Committee and a specialist assessor for two exam boards.

Gemma Hargraves is a history teacher and Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral). She is a member of the Historical Association’s Secondary Committee and has previously been an A-level examiner and team leader.

Dale Banham, FHA is a history teacher and education consultant specialising in raising attainment at GCSE. He is an author of Key Stage 3 and GCSE textbooks.

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All prices are listed inclusive of VAT.  Any webinar booked individually on Cademy will incur an additional fee.

To access the member price please provide your membership number when prompted. You must have a valid membership at the time of booking and attending. All webinars in this series are eligible for the corporate member free offer. 

The webinars will take place online over Zoom. While we strongly recommend participating live, if you are unable to attend for any reason a recording link will be made available. This will be emailed to all registered participants to access for a limited period until the end of the term.

To book for multiple webinars or request an invoice, please complete the form below.

If you have missed a session, a recording can be accessed using the form. You will be emailed an invoice for the cost of the recording(s) and a time-limited link to access the webinar recording on Zoom.