Briefing Packs

In a busy world, sometimes you just need that update or issue explained in a nutshell. The Historical Association briefing packs provide succinct essential support for a range of issues affecting primary history teaching and learning. In addition our topic briefing packs provide an excellent starting point to learn more about particular historical periods, people and events. 

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  • The Blitz - Lesson Ideas - Film

    Multipage Article

    On the 20th of October 2011, Lecturers and PGCE trainees at the University of the West of England, Bristol created a Blitz experience for the children of three local primary schools. The University's Education department was transformed into a Blitz style street, complete with a home front kitchen, a Warden's post-...

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  • The Normans

    Multipage Article

    This Topic Pack gives you a brief summary on the Normans.

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  • Britain Since 1930

    Multipage Article

    This Topic Pack gives you a brief summary on Britain since 1930.

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  • Tudor Monarchy

    Multipage Article

    Please note: this resource pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum. The Topic Pack gives you a brief summary on the Tudor Monarchy.

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  • Tudor Society

    Multipage Article

    Please note: this resource pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum The Topic Pack gives you a brief summary on Tudor Society.

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  • The Great Fire of London 1666

    Multipage Article

    London in 1666 was a large and growing city. It was of great importance both as the country's capital city, but also as the seat of government. It was by far the largest city in the country. It had far outgrown its original city walls and because of its sprawling...

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  • Ancient Egypt: topic pack

    Multipage Article

    The Topic Pack gives you a brief summary on Ancient Egypt. It includes sections on Ancient Egyptian society, trade and the River Nile, and key people.

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  • Indus Valley

    Multipage Article

    The names and stories of the people and their cities are a mystery, their ideographic script yet to be deciphered. So how do we know the ruined cities of the Indus Valley belonged to a unique civilisation, forgotten for millennia?

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  • Ancient Greece: topic pack

    Multipage Article

    A Topic Pack on Ancient Greece, with sections on Ancient Greek Society, Wars in Ancient Greece, and How do we know about the Ancient Greeks?

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  • The Victorians

    Multipage Article

    The Topic Pack gives you a brief summary of the Victorians.

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  • Community cohesion and the prevention of violent extremism

    Multipage Article

    A series of key stage targeted activities and schemes of work for promoting community cohesion and the prevention of violent extremism.

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  • Assessment for learning in Primary History

    Multipage Article

    A Guide to Assessment for learning in Primary History

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