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  • Film: Widening horizons within, and beyond, the taught curriculum

      London History Forum Keynote 2019
    The film below was taken at the London History Forum: Widening Perspectives which took place on Thursday 25 April 2019 at the UCL Institute of Education and features Will Bailey-Watson (subject lead for PGCE History at the University of Reading).The renewed emphasis on curriculum in many schools is giving history teachers a...
    Film: Widening horizons within, and beyond, the taught curriculum

  • A Vision of Britain Through Time

      Website
    This free-to-use and publically accessible website has now been updated and re-launched with a new look, extra content and improved search tools thanks largely to funding from JISC (the Joint Information Systems Committee of Britain's universities).Among the latest additions is a full listing of every General Election result, 1832 to...
    A Vision of Britain Through Time

  • Literacy Time Plus+ My Writing Progress Record

      Review
    Synopsis: Self-assessment sheets for Early Years literacy, which the child completes in discussion with the teacher. Review: This would be useful if Early Years staff have not got any other assessment strategy in place. It contains colour sheets for the child to complete, stating what level they are on and...
    Literacy Time Plus+ My Writing Progress Record

  • Puritan attitudes towards plays and pleasure in the Age of Shakespeare

      Presidential Lecture - Annual Conference 2014
    In Twelfth Night Shakespeare gently mocked the Puritans, who objected to stage plays and other entertainments. Yet within four decades, the Puritans had closed the London theatres and were about to seize power from Charles I. Among their many reforms were the banning of Christmas celebrations and of Twelfth Night itself....
    Puritan attitudes towards plays and pleasure in the Age of Shakespeare

  • Virtual Branch Recording: The Women of the Anarchy

      Article
    In 1135 Stephen of Blois usurped the throne, stealing it from his cousin Empress Matilda and sparking a nineteen-year civil war that would become known as the Anarchy, one of the bloodiest periods in English history. On the one side is Empress Matilda. On the other side is her cousin,...
    Virtual Branch Recording: The Women of the Anarchy

  • The British Association for Local History (BALH)

      History Network
    The British Association for Local History is the national charity which promotes local history and serves local historians. Its purpose is to encourage and assist the study of local history as an academic discipline and as a rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups. Local history enriches our lives...
    The British Association for Local History (BALH)

  • Case Study: Working with gifted and talented children at an Iron Age hill fort in north Somerset

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. The phone call was over - manna from heaven. The opportunity to work with a ‘real' archaeologist on a ‘real' Iron Age site seemed far too good to be true. The cluster of eight South...
    Case Study: Working with gifted and talented children at an Iron Age hill fort in north Somerset

  • Film: Primary History at greater depth

      Primary History Workshop Annual Conference 2019
    This primary workshop took place at at the Historical Association Annual Conference, Chester, May 2019. In this session, Stuart explored the principles of how working at greater depth can be applied into history units of work to allow the most able of learners to excel and fully reach their potential in history...
    Film: Primary History at greater depth

  • Film: Surviving the Stone Age

      Primary History Workshop Annual Conference 2019
    This primary workshop took place at at the Historical Association Annual Conference, Chester, May 2019. The workshop featured: Chris Trevor – Presenter of HA subject leader courses/Primary Education consultant and Dave Trevor – Co-presenter of Prehistoric workshops and ex teacher.  This workshop dispelled the popular myths and stereotypes of the Old...
    Film: Surviving the Stone Age

  • Artefacts and art facts: images of Sir Francis Drake

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content and links may be outdated. Editorial note: This article reveals the power of the Internet in helping us all, adults and children, to bring portraits like Drake's to life. So, as you read, follow the links.
    Artefacts and art facts: images of Sir Francis Drake

  • Recorded webinar: Practical approaches to cause and consequence

      Webinar series: Practical approaches to disciplinary concepts in primary history
    This webinar explores introducing cause and consequence to students in both explicit and implicit ways. The session will show specific events and unit ideas which will help children grasp the concepts and show teachers how to introduce ideas of long and short term. This webinar is the first session in...
    Recorded webinar: Practical approaches to cause and consequence

  • Exploring the past through active enquiry

      Primary History article
    Story and enquiry – that’s what I think of when considering history. The stories of events and people pull you into the past and stories generate a curiosity that encourages exploration. ‘Finding out’ is central to what we do in history. Our early-years classrooms must provide vibrant and challenging environments...
    Exploring the past through active enquiry

  • Case Study: Historical information and the local community

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum. The ICT revolution A paper register, a pink-lined A4 mark book and a written school log book are surely historical artefacts? The transition from paper to digital technology continues, changing the world of the classroom teacher whose working life like mine,...
    Case Study: Historical information and the local community

  • Recorded webinar: Survive and thrive in your initial history teacher education

      Primary webinar recording
    Calling all those beginning their initial teacher education! Whether you are undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, if you are interested in choosing a history specialism, this session is for you! In this free webinar you’ll hear from teacher educators and those who have just completed their initial teacher education...
    Recorded webinar: Survive and thrive in your initial history teacher education

  • Children's Thinking: Developmental psychology and history education

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. Editorial note: Hilary Cooper outlines the main features of historical thinking. These ideas are embedded in the government's current requirements for teaching National Curriculum History [England] Introduction It is important that children develop a coherent, chronological...
    Children's Thinking: Developmental psychology and history education

  • History co-ordinators' dilemmas

      Article
    Jayne Woodhouse offers advice on creating a classroom museum.
    History co-ordinators' dilemmas

  • A Project on Working Class Education in the Victorian Period

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the current National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. In the third year at London Metropolitan University, history B.ED students research and prepare a resource about an aspect of life in C19th Britain for use with their chosen age group. Nicky made a book,...
    A Project on Working Class Education in the Victorian Period

  • Book for the Literacy Hour

      Article
    Jo Barkham reviews the book 'What Babies Used to Wear', written by Anne Witherington and Bobbie Neate.
    Book for the Literacy Hour

  • Three first-class ladies – teaching significant individuals in Key Stage 1

      Primary History article
    The turn of the 20th century was in many ways a golden age of aviation. In 1903 the Wright brothers conquered heavier-than-air flight. From that time onward there were many other visionaries who wanted to be part of the dream of flying. The topic of early aviation history is an...
    Three first-class ladies – teaching significant individuals in Key Stage 1

  • About Nuffield Primary History

      Nuffield Primary History project, 1991-2009
    The Nuffield Primary History project developed a range of approaches and techniques for doing history with children, between and 1991 and 2009. The resources produced by the project are all real lessons which have been taught by real teachers. They include guidance on teaching and examples of children's work. Many...
    About Nuffield Primary History

  • Historical anniversaries calendar

      Article
    Historical anniversaries can be a great way to get children and young people interested in a subject or to raise awareness about a particular issue. This resource is free to everyone. For access to hundreds of other high-quality history and education resources along with free or discounted CPD and membership of a thriving community of...
    Historical anniversaries calendar

  • Virtual Branch recording: Why has Monarchy survived in Europe?

      Virtual Branch
    In the lead-up to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Dr Bob Morris joined the HA Virtual Branch in March 2022 to consider why the monarchy has survived in Europe.  Dr R. M. (Bob) Morris is a Senior Honorary Research Associate at the Constitution Unit, University College London. He was formerly a...
    Virtual Branch recording: Why has Monarchy survived in Europe?

  • The back cover image: Malachite Urn

      Primary History feature
    This large green urn was given as a gift to Queen Victoria in 1839 by Emperor Nicholas I, to thank her for the way in which his son Alexander had been welcomed in England the previous year. It was placed in the Grand Reception Room of Windsor Castle, and has...
    The back cover image: Malachite Urn

  • In the Footsteps of our Ancestors: Beamish - a unique educational experience

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the current National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. What kind of experience will be remembered by the children in your class in 20 or 30 years’ time? A trip to Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum, would be a likely candidate....
    In the Footsteps of our Ancestors: Beamish - a unique educational experience

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 68

      Britain and World timeline 2000BC to 0BC; The Dark Ages
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 68