Welcome back to a new school year

Published: 21st September 2022

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Welcome back to your HA membership

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HA membership offers much more than just your journal subscription. As a member you can enjoy a holistic package of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage, and whatever challenge you may face. With the variety of support available it can be easy to forget what’s on offer. To help, we’ve highlighted some key benefits available here. If you need help or guidance you can contact our friendly membership team on membership@history.org.uk or by calling 0300 100 223.

On-demand teaching insight whatever your challenge:

  • Curriculum review support: guidance to clarify your vision and refocus your curriculum.

  • Diversity guidance: ideas and resources to help transform thinking and embed diversity in your teaching.

  • Training films: From ‘What’s the Wisdom On’ to ‘Teaching History for Beginners’.

  • Podcasts: a library of 400+ podcasts covering all periods.

  • Recorded CPD: on-demand sessions from past webinars and conferences.
     

A depth of knowledge and expertise:

  • Teaching History: receive quarterly print copies as they are published.

  • Online archive: access and download back editions and articles from Teaching History.

  • Regular feature archive: access Teaching History regular features by category, from ‘What’s the Wisdom On’ aspects of history teaching, to ‘What have historians been arguing about’ a particular topic, ‘Move me on’ for history mentors, ‘Cunning plans’ for tackling particular teaching issues, ‘Triumphs show’ to celebrate great ideas. 

Supporting your professional development at every stage:

Selected free and heavily discounted CPD opportunities by up to 40% including:

  • Webinar series from subject issues and pedagogy to diversity and inclusive learning.

  • Subject knowledge webinars with academic historians.

  • Online courses including the Subject Leader Development Programme, Early Career Development Programme, and Masterclass for Senior Leaders

  • HA Conference with a dedicated secondary stream - look out for details of Liverpool 2023 coming soon

  • On-demand sessions including recordings for purchase. 

Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest research and sector news:

  • HA News: members’ magazine sent biannually with updates on projects and activities

  • Local HA branch: access to events and lectures at over 45 branches across the UK

  • Opportunities to get involved with our committees, branches and editorial boards

  • Competitions from Great Debate to Write your own Historical Fiction – a great way to engage your students in history

  • Round-up emails and e-newsletters keeping you up to date
     

Recognising and providing a framework for excellent history provision:

  • Chartered Teacher of History (CTHist) is a programme available to HA members. This accreditation recognises of a high level of expertise in both historical knowledge and understanding and age-appropriate pedagogy, as well as a commitment to continued development in these areas.

  • Funded Teacher Fellowships are also available to members, such as our upcoming programme on local history. 

Supporting history provision across your school with corporate membership

Corporate membership offers a comprehensive package of support. It delivers all the benefits of individual membership plus an enhanced tier of resources and CPD access to boost the development of your teaching staff, support for your students and delivery of your whole school history provision:

  • 8 staff logins to access online resources and support

  • 8 staff members gain access to free and discounted CPD

  • Student Zone access for your staff and students offering A-level topic guides, GCSE topic guides, podcasts by period, guidance on examinations, careers with history and studying history at university.

  • Lesson sequences: a series of fully-resourced lesson sequences published termly linked to lessons that have been featured in Teaching History.

  • Free webinar recording: each academic year corporate school members can book to receive a free webinar recording from our paid series.

  • Exclusive recording access to our free subject webinars for you and your students

  • Eligibility for the HA Quality Mark award which supports schools in auditing and developing their history provision as well as offering recognition from a trusted body.
     

If you’re interested in finding out more about how you and your school can benefit from corporate membership email membership@history.org.uk or call 0300 100 0223 to upgrade from only £60. *

*Please note that corporate secondary membership is only available to schools. If you are a training provider, university or other type of organisation please contact us to discuss bespoke membership packages available.