Finally it happened – the HA annual (usually) awards evening, known to many as ‘the Medlicott evening’. Normally held in summer, the event is an opportunity to recognise some of the incredible contributions that people make to the continuation of history for all in this country, as historians, writers, educators...

This writing competition seeks to encourage young people to express their creative sides alongside a strong understanding of a historical period, event or theme. This year despite restrictions, further lockdowns and uncertainty the number and quality of entries remained high, as well as being imaginative, exciting, well researched and a...

The HA Virtual Branch is a great way to keep your history up-to-date, whether you are working or relaxing, all from the comfort of your home. The Virtual Branch is free and open to everybody, and recordings of the talks are made available online after the event for HA members....

In the autumn 2021 edition of HA News we have a number of articles looking at aspects of membership, including a history of HA membership (it's all gone a bit meta!), but we also have some stories that will appeal to all. There's a short history of Berlin to tie in...

I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing as the news began to reach me about there being a terrorist attack in the United States. It didn’t seem real and if I hadn’t been working in Westminster where these things are taken very seriously, I might not...

On 5 July 2021 the government launched a consultation into proposals for reform of initial teacher training in England following a review of the market. The recommendations are part of wider reforms to initial teacher training. The proposals outlined in the consultation included the extension of courses to allow for...

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for this year’s Young Quills. You can read the young people's reviews of each book via the link from the book title: Books in the 5–9 years category:  Title Author Publisher Children of the Benin Kingdom Dinah Orji  Dinosaur Books Ltd Daisy and the...

Today (12 August 2021) Ofqual have published the following documents: Guide to GCSE results for England, 2021 (including links to today’s other publications) Guide to 2021 Level 1, Level 2 & Level 1/2 results for VTQs (including links to today’s other publications) Analysis of GCSE and A level results Summer...

Today (10 August 2021) Ofqual have published the following documents:  Guide to the 2021 AS and A level results in England (including links to today’s other publications) Guide to the 2021 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England  Analysis of A level results Summer 2021 results analysis and quality...

What a year! Who do we congratulate first? The teachers for pulling this off? Or the students for giving it their all despite the most trying of circumstances? We simply say a big WELL DONE to you all. Those of you doing exams this year have had two years' worth...