Ofsted research report into history 2021

Published: 14th July 2021

Ofsted research review series: history

Ofsted writes: The study of history can bring pupils into a rich dialogue with the past and with the traditions of historical enquiry.

In this report, Ofsted have:

  • outlined the national context in relation to history
  • considered curriculum progression in history, pedagogy, assessment and the impact of school leaders’ decisions on provision
  • summarised our review of research into factors that can affect quality of education in history

The review draws on a range of sources, including a programme of research from Ofsted's Research and Evaluation team as well as previous Ofsted research.

Read the full report via the link below: