This guide provides primary history subject leaders with clear, practical support for planning and delivering effective school‑based CPD, offering strategies for securing time, engaging all staff, and building consistency across the curriculum. It includes ideas for training activities, guidance on strengthening progression and assessment, and advice for leading confident, purposeful sessions that have impact across the whole school. 

Glenn is a primary teacher from the North East of England and a lifelong history lead. He runs History Rocks, a popular site for primary history, and serves as an Associate Specialist Adviser for Primary History with Education Durham. He is also a Fellow of the Historical Association and sits on the HA’s Primary Committee. Over his career he has worked with schools, trusts and trainee teachers across the UK and beyond, frequently partnering with educational publishers and creators to design and deliver impactful CPD. 

This resource is part of the HA primary subject leaders’ area, available exclusively to Corporate primary members.