This practical series of webinars will identify what confuses pupils in primary history and how such confusion and misconceptions can be avoided and challenged. Through examples of careful planning and activities it will show how pupils can develop an accurate and nuanced understanding of chronology and change, cause and consequence, historical interpretations, and significance. It will also demonstrate how best to use sources in the classroom and improve pupil handling of original evidence. The webinars will focus on Key Stages 1 and 2.

Learning outcomes

This webinar series will enable you to:

• Identify and potentially avoid pupil confusion and misconceptions when teaching primary history.
• Plan carefully for a more nuanced pupil understanding of chronology and a range of disciplinary concepts.

About the presenter

Andrew Wrenn FHA is an experienced history consultant and teacher educator. A former head of history and cross-phase local authority adviser for history and humanities, he is a longstanding contributor to the HA across both primary and secondary. This includes articles for Primary History and Teaching History, presentations at conferences, and online and in-person CPD. He is an assessor for the HA Quality Mark.

How to book

If you wish to book an individual webinar before it has taken place, you can book online using the links below.

For all webinars we recommend watching live in order to interact with the presenter, but if you are unable to participate live then a recording link will be made available to all registered delegates within 2 working days. If you have missed a session, a recording can be accessed later by making a block booking using the form below.

We offer discounted rates for bulk bookings of 3 or more paid sessions so if you wish to book several webinars in the series then we recommend using the bulk booking form below to access a discounted rate. 

Session 1: Avoiding confusion with chronology and change in primary history (FREE for HA members)
Monday 22 April 2024, 4pm–5pm

This practical webinar will identify what confuses pupils in the teaching of chronology and the disciplinary concept of change and continuity and will show how such confusion and misconceptions can be avoided and challenged. Examples of careful planning and activities will be given so that pupils can develop an accurate and nuanced understanding of what they are being in taught, in line with National Curriculum rubric and current Ofsted expectations. The session will also refer to the improved pupil handling of original evidence.

Session 2: Avoiding confusion with cause and consequence in primary history
Tuesday 7 May 2024, 4pm–5pm

This practical webinar will identify what confuses pupils in the teaching of the disciplinary concept of cause and consequence and will show how such confusion and misconceptions can be avoided and challenged. Examples of careful planning and activities will be given so that pupils can develop an accurate and nuanced understanding of what they are being taught, in line with National Curriculum rubric and current Ofsted expectations. The session will also refer to the improved pupil handling of original evidence.

Session 3: Avoiding confusion with historical interpretations in primary history
Monday 20 May 2024, 4pm–5pm

This practical webinar will identify what confuses pupils in the teaching of the disciplinary concept of historical interpretations and will show how such confusion and misconceptions can be avoided and challenged. Examples of careful planning and activities will be given so that pupils can develop an accurate and nuanced understanding of what they are being taught, in line with National Curriculum rubric and current Ofsted expectations. The session will also refer to the improved pupil handling of original evidence.

Session 4: Avoiding confusion with significance in primary history
Tuesday 4 June 2024, 4pm–5pm

This practical webinar will identify what confuses pupils in the teaching of the disciplinary concept of historical significance and will show how such confusion and misconceptions can be avoided and challenged. Examples of careful planning and activities will be given so that pupils can develop an accurate and nuanced understanding of what they are being taught, in line with National Curriculum rubric and current Ofsted expectations. The session will also refer to the improved pupil handling of original evidence.

Session 5: Supporting pupils in reaching independent conclusions in primary history
Monday 24 June 2024, 4pm–5pm

This practical webinar will demonstrate how people can be supported in, reaching their own independent conclusions about the history, they are studying. It will suggest a number of careful ways of structuring people work both in written and verbal responses, so that they can demonstrate clear, understanding and substantiate any claims they may make. The role of writing frames and similar aids to learning will be considered.

Book multiple webinars

If you wish to make a discounted block booking of multiple webinars, please complete the form below to make a booking and request an invoice. 

To access the member price please provide your membership number when prompted.

Number of webinars booked	HA Member ticket	Non-member ticket
1 webinar	£38	£63
5 webinars	£139	£303

Book a recording

If you have missed a session, a recording can be accessed using the form above. You will be emailed an invoice for the cost of the recording(s) and a time-limited link to access the webinar recording on Zoom. 

All webinars in this series are also eligible for the corporate member free recording offer. This can be booked using the link below.

Avoiding confusion with cause and consequence in primary history

Avoiding confusion with historical interpretations in primary history

Avoiding confusion with significance in primary history

Supporting pupils in reaching independent conclusions in primary history

Please see the terms and conditions for further information.

Terms and conditions

All prices are listed inclusive of VAT. 

All Historical Association webinars are subject to the HA CPD terms and conditions. For enquiries please contact events@history.org.uk.