Register for the HA's SLT newsletter for more Our biannual SLT newsletter will give you up-to-date information and support on managing history including updates on current issues, priorities and policy issues. Register here

Subject-specific support is an essential investment in your teaching staff, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently deliver a robust curriculum. That’s why HA membership offers a development path and tools for teachers at every stage of their career – from beginning teacher to senior leader:

		Beginning teacher • CPD: ‘Survive and Thrive’ webinars • Digital resources such as Beginning teacher module, topic guides • Journal features such as ‘New, Novice and Nervous’ articles • Films: ‘Teaching History for Beginners’ film series, making the most of trainee membership
		Early Career Year 1 and 2 • CPD: Early Career Development Programme • Digital resources such as Beginning teacher module, topic guides • Journal features such as ‘What’s the wisdom on’ key aspects of history teaching • Films: ‘What’s the wisdom on’ film series, CPD webinar recordings
		Experienced teacher • CPD: Funded Teacher Fellowship Programmes • Accreditation: Chartered Teacher status, Quality Mark award for your school • Digital resources such as Lesson sequences, topic guides, briefing packs and curriculum planning resources • Journal features such as ‘What have historians been arguing about’ key topic areas • Fims: ‘What’s the wisdom on’ film series, CPD webinar recordings
		Subject leader • CPD: Subject Leader Development Programme • Accreditation: Chartered Teacher status, Quality Mark award for your school • Digital resources such as the Subject Leader section and briefing packs • Journal features such as ‘Cunning Plans’ and ‘Triumphs Show’ case studies • Films: ‘What’s the wisdom on’ film series, CPD webinar recordings, making the most of membership
		Mentor • CPD: Mentor’s webinar, dedicated ITE stream at HA Annual Conference • Digital resources such as Beginning teacher module • Journal features such as ‘Move Me On’ problem pages for mentors • Films: ‘Teaching History for Beginners’ film series
		Senior leader • CPD: Masterclass for Senior Leaders • Films: CPD webinar recordings, making the most of membership • Accreditation: Quality Mark award for your school

Support relevant to every stage

Strong Subject Knowledge

Membership provides access to over 400 expert-produced podcasts, subject knowledge webinars, virtual and local branch talks, short courses, reading lists and films.

Quality Curriculum and Teaching Resources

Unlock a library of trusted resources, from the archive of renowned journal Teaching History – which explores current issues in history education and examines pedagogy and best practice in the classroom - through to on-demand training films and resourced lesson sequences.

Affordable and Impactful CPD Events

Free or discounted (up to 40%) access to our annual programme of flexible CPD events for up to eight members of staff in your department

Curated Support for Students

School membership includes access to the HA Student Zone, providing help with subject knowledge, sources for personal study and revision, plus essential guidance on transition to university and careers with history.

Recognising and Enhancing Quality

The HA Quality Mark (QM) open to corporate members provides a framework for success to gain recognition, improve your history provision and offer support and preparation for Ofsted.

Help with current issues and priorities

The HA responds to and anticipates the needs of its members, helping with current issues and priorities, such as concerns around literacy and SEND, and support for non-specialists.

We represent the interests of our subject with an authoritative voice at all levels through our research and policy work.

Sign up for Secondary Membership today