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 upon issues that are relevant to history leads as they shape the history curriculum and provision across their schools.

The network is open access and free to join for all MAT history leads across the primary and secondary sector. Below, you can find diary dates and registration links for the academic year ahead. 

This is a grassroots network and we are keen for the MAT lead community to help to shape it. If you have any questions about the network or any of its activities, please contact Mel Jones at the HA or Emily Oakes at the Meridian Trust. 

Diary dates 

Autumn 2026

Date: Thursday 26 November, 4–5.30pm (online)
Focus: Local history

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The meeting will feature talks from:

• Matthew Harper-Duffy,  The Power of Place: Local History, Identity and Belonging
• Matt Stanford, "Understanding Our Place In Time": A small series of provocations about the nature and role of local history in the KS3-4 curriculum

We will also share the recently published What's the wisdom on... Local history.

Spring 2027

Date: March, date to be confirmed  (online)

Summer 2027

Date: Wednesday 23 June, time to be confirmed (in person)