New: Multi Academy Trust History Leads Network

The HA is teaming up with a group of history leads across different Multi Academy Trusts to re-ignite a network group dedicated to those leading history across a trust. The network will meet 3 times per year, twice online and once in-person, and meetings will focus upon issues that are relevant to history leads as they shape the history curriculum and provision across their schools.

The network is open access and free to join for all MAT history leads across the primary and secondary sector. Below, you can find diary dates and registration links for the academic year ahead. The first meeting will take place online on 19 November. 

This is a grassroots network and we are keen for the MAT lead community to help to shape it. An email will be going out to members and affiliates shortly requesting feedback. If you have any questions about the network or any of its activities, please contact Mel Jones at the HA or Emily Oakes at the Meridian Trust. 

Diary dates 

Meeting 1: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 4pm–5.30pm

Focus: TBC – Ofsted or AI
Venue: Online

Book Meeting 1

Meeting 2: Monday 16 March 2026, 4pm–5.30pm

Focus: Curriculum review
Venue: Online

Book Meeting 2

Meeting 3: Tuesday 14 July 2026, 10am–4pm

Focus: Full face to face day meeting. Programme to follow.
Venue: The National Archives, London