Adam Strom, Director of Content, Research and Development, Facing History and OurselvesThe details of bullying stories are familiar to many of us. A passed note. A misunderstanding. Rumors. Cliques. Followers. Bystanders. Teasing and harassment.Headlines and news reports for much of the last year have focused a spotlight on bullying and...

On 20 June 2011, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released its report Anti - Semitism Summary overview of the situation in the European Union 2001 - 2010.The report provides a comparative analysis of anti-Semitic incidents of governmental and non-governmental statistical data covering the years 2001 to 2009,...

Write Your Own Historical Story Competition and the Joan Blyth Memorial Prize 2011.The competition this year has again been successful. We received 97 entries from 41 schools across England and Wales with far flung entries from St John's School in Cyprus, the British School in Muscat and furthest of all,...

[Historical Fiction reviewed and nominated by young readers!]  The Historical Association announces the shortlist for the 2010 Young Quills Award. This  prize has two separate categories; Primary and  Secondary, although some books obviously fit into both categories. Books are selected for the shortlist by children reviewers in each category.In order to...

We at the BBC are pleased to announce that Domesday Reloaded has launched today. In 1986 the BBC launched an ambitious project to record a snapshot of everyday life across the UK for future generations. A million volunteers took part... Now, 25 years later you can explore the archive online, see...

I am delighted to follow Professor Anne Curry as President of the Historical Association. Anne has been a tireless advocate for the HA during her term as President and we recently benefitted in Canterbury from one of her many visits to lecture to the local branches. I am also looking...

Response statement for the Ofsted History for all Report - March 2011 The Historical Association welcomes and supports the findings of the Ofsted Report on the teaching of History in schools The Ofsted report supports the outcomes of the survey the Historical Association undertakes each year amongst teachers. We would...

History is being taught successfully in schools and most pupils enjoy well-planned lessons that extend their knowledge, challenge their thinking and enhance their understanding, according to an Ofsted report published today. However, whole-school curriculum changes have affected the quality of teaching for 11 to 14 year olds.The report History for...

In February 2011, the Department for Education issued a call for evidence regarding the English Baccalaureate, to be considered by a review committee. The Historical Association responded to this call for evidence on behalf of our members. The full submission currently remains the property of the review committee, should they...

Ann Low-Beer (née Smith) died suddenly in Leamington Spa on 12 October 2010.  Her commitment, integrity and clarity enabled her to make a significant contribution to history teaching both in England and in continental Europe.  Born in Hull, she gained a First Class degree in history from Hull University and...