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Webinar series: Deep dive with confidence
HA webinar series for current and aspiring primary history subject leaders
"This series was very useful in preparing for Ofsted and ensuring I was considering the curriculum outcomes sufficiently."
What does this series cover?
We are pleased to offer teachers another chance to access this series of webinars which will address the implications of the 2023 Ofsted subject report for primary...
Webinar series: Deep dive with confidence
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Modern Polish History, British-Polish relations & the British Polish community
Modern history podcasts
The Kingdom of Poland started its existence in the medieval period as one of the most important countries of eastern Europe. Positioned on key trading routes, it became a powerful nation that had periods of remarkable stability, playing a major role in both the Renaissance and the Reformation.
Despite this,...
Modern Polish History, British-Polish relations & the British Polish community
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Which historical place or person from your local area deserves greater recognition?
Local history - get involved
Each year, the HA hosts and promotes Local History Month in May, which seems like a long way off right now but we believe in planning ahead. We also believe that now is the time to celebrate some of the rich history and histories that are found in our local...
Which historical place or person from your local area deserves greater recognition?
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Secondary Committee biographies
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Find out more about the HA's committees here
Sally Burnham (committee chair)
Sally is a history teacher in a school in Lincolnshire and also works one day a week at the University of Nottingham on the History PGCE. Sally has been a Head of Department and is now a Lead...
Secondary Committee biographies
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Course: Supporting SEND pupils in your primary history lessons
HA CPD course for history subject leaders in mainstream schools
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(Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the HA CPD terms and conditions before registering)
Available dates
Spring term: Friday 26 June 2026 (online)
What does the course cover?
Do you struggle to engage your lower attaining or EAL pupils in their history lessons? Are you finding...
Course: Supporting SEND pupils in your primary history lessons
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On-demand webinar series: Mentoring beginning and early career history teachers in the secondary school
On-demand webinar series for secondary history mentors
What does this series cover?
Being an excellent history mentor is very different from being an excellent history teacher. In this series of five webinars, Laura London and Victoria Crooks outline the core principles that underpin the effective subject-specific mentoring of beginning and early career history teachers. With plenty of...
On-demand webinar series: Mentoring beginning and early career history teachers in the secondary school
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Windrush 75
6th June 2023
The ship the HMT Empire Windrush arrived into the UK on 22 June 1948. It carried 592 passengers from the Caribbean who were answering the UK Government’s call to fill jobs in Britain’s post-war economy. Between 1948–1971 many more Empire and Commonwealth citizens from the Caribbean islands would arrive in...
Windrush 75
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The Coronation of King Charles III
2nd May 2023
Saturday 6 May 2023 will see the first coronation of a British monarch for 70 years. Only those now in their 70s or above will remember the last one. The coronation ceremony has its roots in traditions over a thousand years old.
Whether you are a Royalist or a Republican or...
The Coronation of King Charles III
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Italian history teachers day
Partnership CPD from the Historical Association, Association for the Study of Modern Italy, University College London and Royal Holloway, University of London
Saturday 12 October 2024, 10am–3pmUniversity of London
This event will feature lectures from academics from the University of Leicester, UCL and Royal Holloway on a variety of topics within Italian history from 1900-1946. It will provide up to date academic knowledge on key topics within this period of Italian history...
Italian history teachers day
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History-specific support – for every career stage
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Register for the HA's SLT newsletter for more
Our biannual SLT newsletter will give you up-to-date information and support on managing history including updates on current issues, priorities and policy issues. Register here
Subject-specific support is an essential investment in your teaching staff, equipping them with the knowledge and...
History-specific support – for every career stage
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Free primary curriculum guidance on offer
HA Annual Conference 2023
A message from HA Assistant Vice-President Mike Maddison:
At the HA Annual Conference 2023 I will be leading a primary session entitled ‘How case studies will help you to review, refresh and renew the history curriculum’ (in-person and virtual).
The aim is to provide guidance on how you might improve your...
Free primary curriculum guidance on offer
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5 Ways to save on your membership
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At the HA, we know that budgets are tight and being able to afford access to the best resources, CPD, guidance and support can be difficult. In addition to tax relief, there are a number of other ways that you can save money on your membership fee:
Switching to online-only...
5 Ways to save on your membership
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Welcome back to a new school year
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Welcome back to a new school year
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Welcome back to a new school year
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Welcome back to a new school year
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Historical Association public statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
9th September 2022
The Historical Association is deeply saddened by the death of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of our organisation and members we offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.
For 70 years Elizabeth II has represented continuity and stability in an ever-changing world. Her life of...
Historical Association public statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Help shape the future of the HA as a trustee
Trustee elections 2026
We are inviting applications to join the Historical Association’s Governing Council as a trustee, to represent the different voices within the organisation.
If you’ve ever wondered how the HA operates – who shapes our strategic direction, develops our content, advises our staff team in Kennington, and supports our work with...
Help shape the future of the HA as a trustee
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Webinar series: Making substantive and disciplinary knowledge work together in the secondary history curriculum
HA on-demand webinar series for secondary history teachers
The last few years have, rightly, seen a lot of discussion about 'what' we include in the history curriculum. This has meant that many schools now teach a wider-ranging and more inclusive form of history. As this work has an impact, it is important to continue to think about how...
Webinar series: Making substantive and disciplinary knowledge work together in the secondary history curriculum
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Pride: 50 years
1st July 2022
1 July is the 50th anniversary of the first Pride March in the UK, in 1972. Pride was chosen to be the Saturday closest to the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Starting life as a small event, Pride is now an annual part of the London calendar and...
Pride: 50 years
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Professional photographs for your school
14th June 2022
Would your school benefit from high-quality photos that can be used across your website and promotional literature? We are seeking primary and secondary schools who would be interested in working with the HA to carry out a joint photo shoot on site. All the photographic expenses would be met by...
Professional photographs for your school
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The Falklands War anniversary
1st April 2022
This month (April 2022) is the 40th anniversary of the start of the Falklands Conflict. On 2 April 1982 an Argentinian Force of 3,000 men invaded the Falkland Islands taking the Islanders and the 80 Royal Marines stationed there by surprise. Despite pressure from the United Nations to withdraw the Argentinians attempted...
The Falklands War anniversary
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HA South West History Network
10 Minute Mini CPD
The HA South West Network are pleased to offer a new series of 10-minute Mini CPD sessions: bite-sized talks on what teachers in the South West are doing for everyone to enjoy. Details and booking links will be published on the Network's Twitter account @HASWNetwork.
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Tuesday 29...
HA South West History Network
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Find out more about Corporate Secondary Membership
Supporting high quality history
Read Simon's 4 reasons for taking out Corporate membership
Watch the film above for an overview of corporate membership benefits.
Corporate membership supports quality history provision across your school. It's the ideal option if you'd like multiple staff in your department to benefit from available resources and CPD support, while enjoying enhanced...
Find out more about Corporate Secondary Membership
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70 years – 70 ‘things’ that tell our story - project update
HA project to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Would you nominate the laptop computer or the mobile phone? Is it an image of the Maze Prison or of a map of Berlin that you would include on your list as objects that tell the story of the last 70 years?
The Historical Association is putting togethera collection of...
70 years – 70 ‘things’ that tell our story - project update
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
How the HA is marking our patron Queen Elizabeth II's long reign
This summer our patron, Queen Elizabeth II, has her Platinum Jubilee. It is the longest reign of any British monarch. For many of us in the UK and abroad, she is the only head of state that we have ever known. In those 70 years that she has been queen,...
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Help the National Portrait Gallery develop their schools offer
1st December 2021
The National Portrait Gallery is looking for teachers – secondary art, secondary history, primary school and teachers working in specialist settings – to help develop their schools offer.
The Gallery is currently undergoing a massive transformation that will include a complete rehang of all their galleries, a new state-of-the-art learning centre, and...
Help the National Portrait Gallery develop their schools offer
