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Ian Coulson Annual Bursary for Local History / Archaeology in Kent Schools 2023-24
17th April 2024
Teachers of History in Kent and Medway schools are invited to apply for the 2024-25 Ian Coulson Bursary for Local History/Archaeology in Schools. A grant of up to £1000 is available to help teachers develop new teaching resources for local history and/or archaeology in both primary and secondary schools.
The...
Ian Coulson Annual Bursary for Local History / Archaeology in Kent Schools 2023-24
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Your Primary CPD calendar Autumn 2026
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"CPD from the Historical Association is always high quality and provides expert guidance and support."
Primary teachers are expected to be experts in everything. At the HA we know how essential subject-specific CPD can be to support you. That’s why we offer a year-round programme of history training that supports...
Your Primary CPD calendar Autumn 2026
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Your Secondary CPD calendar Autumn 2026
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"CPD from the Historical Association is always high quality and provides expert guidance and support."
At the HA we know how essential subject-specific CPD is for your development. That’s why, we offer a year-round programme of training that supports history teachers at all stages of their career, from trainees to...
Your Secondary CPD calendar Autumn 2026
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Young Historian Awards 2026 – take part (Primary prizes)
History competition for primary schools
The 2026 competition is now open. Entries close on 17 July 2026 (3 July for overseas entries).
We want young people to get the bug for writing about history in an interesting and critical way. Each year the Historical Association in collaboration with the Spirit of Normandy Trust and Classics for All offers a...
Young Historian Awards 2026 – take part (Primary prizes)
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Young Historian Awards 2026 – take part (Secondary prizes)
History competition for students
The 2026 competition is now open. Entries close on 17 July 2026 (3 July for overseas entries).
Researching, writing and presenting ideas about a historical theme or period is one of the best parts about studying history. We want young school and college aged students to get the bug for...
Young Historian Awards 2026 – take part (Secondary prizes)
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Winner of the Inspiring History Teaching Awards 2026 announced
24th June 2026
We are delighted to share the news that on Saturday 20 June Teaching History Editor Elizabeth Carr FHA was named the national winner of the inaugural Inspiring History Teaching Awards at the Tower of London.
The search for the UK’s outstanding teachers of history was launched at the end of...
Winner of the Inspiring History Teaching Awards 2026 announced
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Podcast: Presidential Lecture - Charles I: The People's Martyr?
Podcast
2012 Annual Conference Presidential Lecture
Charles I: The People's Martyr?
Jackie Eales, HA President and Professor of Early Modern History at Canterbury Christ Church University
Charles I was renowned for his distrust of ‘popularity'. Yet during the 1640s he was forced to appeal to his people for support and in...
Podcast: Presidential Lecture - Charles I: The People's Martyr?
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Primary History at Key Stage 1
Primary Expert Podcasts
Please note: this resource pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum
In this series of podcasts Dr Penelope Harnett, UWE and Sarah Whitehouse Senior Primary Lecturer at University of the West of England examine good history at Key Stage 1.
1. Chronology
2. What should history at Key Stage 1 do? Local History
3....
Primary History at Key Stage 1
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Primary History at Key Stage 2
Primary Expert Podcasts
In this series of podcasts Karin Doull, Principal Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator (Primary History Education) at the University of Roehampton examines good history at Key Stage 2. 1. What makes a good primary history curriculum? 2. What makes a good history curriculum at Key Stage 2?3. Personalisation and local links4. The...
Primary History at Key Stage 2
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American West Depth Study Podcasts
GCSE Topic Guide
In this series of podcasts Dave Martin examines the American West.
What is the American West depth study actually about?What can we learn from the parallel lives of Custer and Crazy Horse?Who was with Custer at the Little Big Horn?Why did the Plains Indians lose the struggle for the Great...
American West Depth Study Podcasts
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Beginner History Teacher Programme (BHTP)
Immersive new online course for history teachers at the start of their career
Autumn 2026 cohort
Welcome meeting: Tuesday 20 October, 4.30–5.30pm
Second meeting: Tuesday 24 November, 4.30–5.30pm
Final meeting: Tuesday 15 December, 4.30–5.30pm
The Beginner History Teacher Programme introduces you to the fundamentals of history teaching, sharing the collective wisdom of history practitioners. You will become a part of a cohort of fellow history teachers...
Beginner History Teacher Programme (BHTP)
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HA short course: The World of the Normans
September–December 2026
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(Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the course terms and conditions before registering)
What does the course cover?
With the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the UK for the first time in 2026, and 2027 heralding the ‘Year of the Normans’, there will...
HA short course: The World of the Normans
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HA webinar series: American culture
30 June–8 September | Online via Zoom | Free for members
Join us this summer to explore how American culture has developed and influenced the wider world, in this new webinar series from the Historical Association.
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. To reflect on this pivotal moment in global history, this series examines the ways in...
HA webinar series: American culture
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Bath Branch Centenary
30th March 2026
The Historical Association was founded in 1906, with individual branches established in the months and years that followed. Some of those original—or near‑original—branches are still active today, making them historic Historical Association branches in their own right. One such branch is the Bath Branch, founded in 1926 during the interwar...
Bath Branch Centenary
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Inspiring History Teaching Awards – regional winners announced
25th March 2026
The HA has been a proud partner of the Inspiring History Teaching Awards and in today's announcement, we are very pleased to see so many active participants in HA membership and CPD among the winners. Find out more about the regional winners below.
Wednesday 25 March 2026 – Historic Royal Palaces...
Inspiring History Teaching Awards – regional winners announced
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On-demand webinar series: Leading SEND provision in secondary history
HA webinar series for history teachers, leaders and SENDCos
What does this series cover?
As the SEND system moves towards earlier intervention, tiered support and greater mainstream accountability, expectations of subject leaders in delivering inclusive education are sharpening. This series explores how history departments can respond proactively: building strong partnerships with SEND specialists, what inclusive curriculum design looks like...
On-demand webinar series: Leading SEND provision in secondary history
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On-demand Secondary CPD calendar
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We know that it’s not easy for teachers to access CPD: workload is high, budgets are tight and it can be difficult to get out of school. We know how essential subject-specific professional development is to you and that is why we have worked to provide a wide range of...
On-demand Secondary CPD calendar
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On-demand Primary CPD calendar
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We know that it’s not easy for teachers to access CPD: workload is high, budgets are tight and it can be difficult to get out of school. We know how essential your CPD is to you and that is why we have worked to provide a wide range of on-demand...
On-demand Primary CPD calendar
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On-demand webinar series: Effective practice in the history classroom: responding to the new Ofsted framework
HA webinar series for secondary history teachers, history subject leaders and senior leaders overseeing curriculum
What does this series cover?
This three-part series explores how the new Ofsted framework shapes expectations for history teaching, curriculum design, and evidence of impact. It continues to re-emphasise inclusive approaches, ensuring they are genuinely meaningful for all pupils rather than performative compliance.
Drawing on Ofsted’s Research Review (2021) and...
On-demand webinar series: Effective practice in the history classroom: responding to the new Ofsted framework
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On-demand webinar series: AI in primary history
HA webinar series for primary teachers and history subject leaders
What does this series cover?
The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence is transforming education, the economy and society at a blistering pace. In the face of such seismic change, it can feel daunting. Whatever your level of experience with AI, this new webinar series will equip you to make informed...
On-demand webinar series: AI in primary history
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HA activities and impact
10th November 2025
An understanding of history has the potential to change lives. The HA’s continuing work seeks to empower learners at every age and level to access high quality history education, inside and outside of formal learning contexts. We want everyone to be able to engage with, debate, examine and shape history.
In...
HA activities and impact
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Teach Environmental Histories network
Secondary history teachers' network
Teach Environmental Histories is a network that helps secondary school history teachers based in England to address young people’s concerns about the future of the planet. History has huge potential for educating pupils about the climate and ecological emergency. Crucially, the history that pupils learn in school can help them...
Teach Environmental Histories network
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LGBTQ+ History Month
20th January 2026
February is LGBTQ+ History Month and the Historical Association has spent a number of years ensuring that the ways in which the past has recorded and represented these communities has been included in our general output. A key issue of presenting the work of historians who are investigating this history...
LGBTQ+ History Month
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Experienced Teacher Programme (ETP)
Immersive online course for experienced history teachers
Autumn 2026 Cohort
Start date: Wednesday 11 November, 5.15pm–6.30pm
Book Now
What is the Experienced Teacher Programme?
This six-week online course is designed to energise your teaching and help you engage with the history education community. In this programme you will access rich, subject-specific professional development designed specifically for experienced teachers: an antidote...
Experienced Teacher Programme (ETP)
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Celebrating success and recognising achievements – the Quality Mark evening!
The Historical Association's Quality Mark for History
On Friday 8 November 2024 there was a glittering event for those schools who have achieved the Quality Mark (QM) for History. We wanted to celebrate those who have put in the hard work and dedication to raise the standard of education, awareness, knowledge and enjoyment of history teaching in their...
Celebrating success and recognising achievements – the Quality Mark evening!
