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The most effective professional development happens over a period of time, over several sessions and allows time for implementation and time for reflection about the thinking and ideas that it has stimulated. There are many different approaches to professional development. At the Historical Association we are continuing to develop flexible professional development opportunities to suit all budgets, needs and timescales. In this section you'll find details of all our available opportunities. This area will be regularly updated as new CPD opportunities become available, so don't forget to keep it bookmarked. 

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  • Webinar: The Bayeux Tapestry – what can it tell us about the history of 1066?

    18th November 2026

    1066 is one of the most famous dates in British history and the Bayeux tapestry is the historic equivalent of an epic cartoon created to tell the story of the build-up, the battle, and the immediate aftermath. Every schoolchild in England is told about the date and with the tapestry...

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  • Your Secondary CPD calendar Autumn 2026

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    "CPD from the Historical Association is always high quality and provides expert guidance and support."  At the HA we know how essential subject-specific CPD is for your development. That’s why, we offer a year-round programme of training that supports history teachers at all stages of their career, from trainees to...

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  • Your Primary CPD calendar Autumn 2026

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    "CPD from the Historical Association is always high quality and provides expert guidance and support." Primary teachers are expected to be experts in everything. At the HA we know how essential subject-specific CPD can be to support you. That’s why we offer a year-round programme of history training that supports...

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  • Subject Leader Development Programme

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    Welcome to the Historical Association's online course for developing subject leadership in history teaching. Led by a team of 6 experienced subject leaders, including Hugh Richards, Sharon Aninakwa, Ruth Lingard, David Hibbert, Elizabeth Carr and Catherine Priggs, this course will equip history leaders fully for the demands of the role and...

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