Book Now (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the HA CPD terms and conditions before registering) Autumn 2026 cohort Start date: Wednesday 22 October 2026 - Welcome meeting: Wednesday 22 October 2026, 4pm–5.30pm- Interim review meeting: Monday 18 January  2027, 4pm–5.30pm- Final meeting: Wednesday 10 February 2027, 4pm–5.30pm Spring...

"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...

Upcoming dates Book Now Autumn term: 9 October 2026, 9.30am–2pm (online) What does the course cover? Do you struggle to engage your lower attaining or EAL pupils in their history lessons? Are you finding it difficult to ensure and demonstrate progression in history with these pupils? This full day course will give...

Upcoming dates Book Now Autumn term: 27 November 2026, 9.30am–3.30pm (online) What does the course cover? This practical course will help primary teachers to understand the purpose of assessment in history and consider current best practice. We will explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in history...

What does this series cover? The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence is transforming education, the economy and society at a blistering pace. In the face of such seismic change, it can feel daunting. Whatever your level of experience with AI, this new webinar series will equip you to make informed...

What does this series cover? This webinar series will explore effective approaches to planning and teaching history across mixed-age classes. We will discuss how children at different ages and key stages engage with key historical concepts and share practical strategies to support inclusive learning and adaptive teaching. Drawing on successful...

Upcoming dates Book Now Autumn term: 7 December 2026, 9.30am-5pm (online) What does the course cover? Discover what makes quality teaching of history by exploring how to ensure coverage of the National Curriculum through practical creative methods, which will engage children in interactive methods which can be adopted and adapted for different...

What does this series cover? This series covers the sometimes hidden and controversial history of how the RAF has recruited and treated its black service personnel over time, particularly from the British Caribbean from 1918 onwards. Using newly researched evidence from surviving black RAF veterans of the West Midlands it...

What does this series cover? Stories can sometimes be seen as a frivolous indulgence in an already crowded lesson. But the evidence is clear: the power of a well-told story in a history lesson for world building and knowledge acquisition should not be underestimated. When a story is expertly delivered,...

Webinar series: AI in primary history Session 5: Immersive history, AI, and the making/unmaking of student understandingPresenter: Ailsa Fidler and Simon Lea AI-driven immersive history is entering our classrooms in ways previously unimaginable. Through interactive simulations, image and video generation and storytelling, students will be able to explore historical events and...

Multi Academy Trust History Leads Network The HA has teamed up with a group of history leads across different Multi Academy Trusts to re-ignite a network group dedicated to those leading history across a trust. The network will meet 3 times per year, twice online and once in-person, and meetings will focus...

Historical Association CPD is always led by primary and secondary history specialists, to ensure delegates receive high quality professional development based on recent classroom practice and research. Find out more about some of our regular presenters below.  Make a bespoke CPD or consultancy request

History is a highly literate discipline, but what should the relationship be between primary history and the general teaching of literacy and English? The answer is that primary history should be modelling what it is like to think, speak, read, write and listen in an historical way. However, the subject...

What does this series cover? This series of webinars will consider how disciplinary knowledge is slowly introduced into the primary curriculum, built upon and strengthened. We know that substantive knowledge in history is the substance ('the stuff') we teach: the facts which we are sure about and which all have...

What does this series cover? 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...

This webinar series will support your teaching of ‘past and present’ at the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will help you to make sense of curriculum frameworks in EYFS, consider what makes effective pedagogy at EYFS, and develop curriculum coherence and transition to Key Stage 1. How is the series...

What does this series cover? Primary teachers are expected to be experts in everything. If you feel that your history subject knowledge could do with a brush up, then this series is for you. The Historical Association has teamed up with some leading historians and experienced teachers to bring you...

At the Historical Association, we offer a wide range of subject-specific CPD opportunities at a range of prices to suit every budget. However, if you require history CPD that is tailored directly to your needs in school or you are looking for consultancy, we also offer bespoke training and consultancy...

Did you know? As well as accessing session recordings, members can attend talks held by HA local branches for free, plus exclusive members' webinars and short courses, and a variety of other benefits. The HA is an independent charity and relies on membership and donations to fund our work. Virtual Branch...