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  • History through connecting classrooms in Bradford and Peshawar, Pakistan

      Primary History article
    Editorial note: In this inspiring, teacher-led, crossphase project, pupils and teachers from eight schools in Bradford and Peshawar shared and learned about the histories of Bradford and Pakistan. The British Council’s Connecting Classrooms Scheme funded the project. The article below focuses on the primary dimension. In 2008 three representatives from Bradford...
    History through connecting classrooms in Bradford and Peshawar, Pakistan

  • Primary History at Key Stage 1

      Primary Expert Podcasts
    In this series of podcasts Dr Penelope Harnett, UWE and Sarah Whitehouse Senior Primary Lecturer at University of the West of England examine good history at Key Stage 1. 1. Chronology  2. What should history at Key Stage 1 do? Local History3. Family Histories4. The Importance of Play5. Stories 6. Using sources: artefacts,...
    Primary History at Key Stage 1

  • History in the Urban Environment

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. A study of the local environment can make a vital contribution to children's sense of identity, their sense of place and the community in which they live. More importantly, a local study can enable children...
    History in the Urban Environment

  • Primary History at Key Stage 2

      Primary Expert Podcasts
    In this series of podcasts Karin Doull, Principal Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator (Primary History Education) at the University of Roehampton examines good history at Key Stage 2. 1. What makes a good primary history curriculum? 2. What makes a good history curriculum at Key Stage 2?3. Personalisation and local links4. The...
    Primary History at Key Stage 2

  • Using picture books to explore ideas around history with very young children

      Primary History article
    This article looks at the relevance of picture books in the Early Years Foundation Stage as a resource for introducing children to the idea of the past. Firstly examining its relevance to the Framework, Karin identifies some appropriate resources and how they can be used.  In particular, she links them...
    Using picture books to explore ideas around history with very young children

  • Eweka's story: Benin and Big Picture History

      Article
    The prospect of teaching Benin as a non-European Study within the time frame 900-1300 AD is challenging! Traditional oral evidence  suggests that the critical event during this period in Benin's past was a transition from the Ogiso to the Eweka Dynasty, named after its first Oba, which resulted in it...
    Eweka's story: Benin and Big Picture History

  • Planning for local history

      Article
    Editorial comment: Barbara writes from the viewpoint of a classroom teacher facing the challenge of ‘Doing local history' for the first time.
    Planning for local history

  • In My View: Children Writing History

      Primary History article
    Getting ready Before actually putting children to paper and pencil it is useful to spend some time clarifying the issues relating to the written task through other verbal media, which will help above all the least able pupils. We have found the following activities help children prepare for writing at...
    In My View: Children Writing History

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 70

      Alternative sources for the Romans, and a variety of Enquiry questions
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 70

  • History teaching and learning when you can’t have the children in the classroom

      Primary History article
    The past year has been difficult, with children across the country sent home in March 2020. Teachers were in the unenviable position of attempting to provide an education for classes we were unable to have adequate contact with. There were children who had very little or no access to a...
    History teaching and learning when you can’t have the children in the classroom

  • Webinar recording: Virtual History Forum: Reigning over change

      Article
    These three recordings are taken from the Virtual History Forum which took place in March 2022 and focused on change over the last 70 years.  2022 marked the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. This is an unprecedented occasion in our history. The last 70 years have seen both continuities and...
    Webinar recording: Virtual History Forum: Reigning over change

  • Chronology and local history: Year 6

      Primary History case study
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. Editorial note: This short paper introduces a highly creative, imaginative and enthralling case-study of a local history project for year 6 pupils. The teaching programme has a chronological spine that provides coherence and focus. Chronology is...
    Chronology and local history: Year 6

  • Why history matters? Round Table discussion podcast

      Podcasts
    Podcast of the round table discussion available here!The History Matters Annual Conference in May saw the best turnout we've had for some time with a healthy and representative mix of HA members. Our thanks to all those who contributed their time and energy in delivering workshops and lectures. Our afternoon...
    Why history matters? Round Table discussion podcast

  • What do we mean by Big Picture History?

      Primary History article
    Perhaps the best way to start thinking about Big Picture history is to say what it is not - it is not about rote learning dates or remembering ‘famous people and events' - Alfred the Great, The Battle of Hastings, Henry VIII, Florence Nightingale ....and so on! This factual knowledge...
    What do we mean by Big Picture History?

  • History: Using Stories

      HA Quick Guides
    ‘Making the past present and bringing the distant near' Thomas Babington Macaulay 1828 Smollett's constitutional HistoryAs a teacher covering some area of primary history such as Florence Nightingale or Victorian Britain have you ever heard the dreaded words from a child ‘So what?' This can actually be a front for...
    History: Using Stories

  • History in the news: George Floyd protest in Bristol – Colston statue toppled

      Primary History feature
    The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25 May 2020 sparked off protests against the way in which black people are treated both in America and many countries across the world. Thousands of people attended an anti-racist demonstration in Bristol. A group of the...
    History in the news: George Floyd protest in Bristol – Colston statue toppled

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 68

      Britain and World timeline 2000BC to 0BC; The Dark Ages
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 68

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 67

      Britain and World timeline, 0BC to present
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 67

  • Promoting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage in your primary history curriculum

      Primary History article
    It goes without saying that the events of Black Lives Matter have prompted many leaders and teachers to take a step back and reflect on their curriculum content and how effectively it reflects the diverse story of our islands. However, it is not just Black History that is requiring more prominence...
    Promoting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage in your primary history curriculum

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 66

      Process map for writing a new Scheme of Work for history
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 66

  • One of my favourite history places: Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds

      Primary History article
    When I was born my family lived in Kirkstall close to the Abbey and Abbey House Museum. We moved to Ireland Wood not long after this photograph was taken (I am the small one in the middle) but if we ever had a day out in the city we would...
    One of my favourite history places: Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds

  • Incorporating the Second World War into your local history work

      Primary History Summer Resource 2018
    The 2018 primary summer resource for members is bursting with practical ideas on how to incorporate the Second World War into your local history work. September 2019 is the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War, so what better time to start thinking about how to embed this...
    Incorporating the Second World War into your local history work

  • One of my favourite history places: the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum

      Primary History feature
    This certainly represents one of the more unusual in the ‘My favourite place’ series: a hospital for the mentally ill for the poorer sections of society. Buildings such as this, however, were often imposing structures with fine architecture and an important history. With a growing recognition of the importance of...
    One of my favourite history places: the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum

  • Changes in an aspect of social history from 1945 to 2000: youth culture

      Primary History article
    A history-themed topic based around music is a popular choice among many teachers and children. Music is after all a thread which runs through all of history, and one through which we can explore many other aspects of life in different times. It can be an exciting avenue into exploring...
    Changes in an aspect of social history from 1945 to 2000: youth culture

  • On-demand webinar: Widening diversity when choosing local significant individuals

      Diversity in local history
    Webinar series: Diversity in local history Session 4: Widening diversity when choosing local significant individuals  This webinar will support you in widening the diversity beyond the 'male, pale and stale' selection of people for your local history studies in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Reference will be made to...
    On-demand webinar: Widening diversity when choosing local significant individuals