A Lasting Remembrance

Post by Philip Arkinstall, Secondary Partnership Lead at the University of Gloucestershire, former Curriculum Leader for History November was always one of the most impactful times of the school year for me due to remembrance activities. Our school would have the usual assemblies, which were delivered by the history department, as well as the laying of a wreath at the local town memorial and at … Continue reading A Lasting Remembrance

Demystifying Mental Health in History 1050-1900

Alex Fairlamb is an Education Consultant and has experiences as a Trust T&L Network Lead and Senior Leader in charge of T&L and Professional Development.  Alex is an Honorary Fellow of the Historical Association and a member of the Secondary Committee. @lamb_heart_ tea and Alex Fairlamb Consultancy – Today, attitudes towards mental health are thankfully changing.  As part of this change and with the aim … Continue reading Demystifying Mental Health in History 1050-1900

Subject Leader Development Programme

Lianne Moore has written about her experience undertaking the Historical Association’s SLDP. The impact it has had on her teaching and opportunity to work with a range of colleagues in the history teaching community. What really drew me to this programme was the opportunity to engage in leadership CPD that was subject specific. Leadership CPD, whilst certainly of benefit, can often feel generic, and doesn’t … Continue reading Subject Leader Development Programme

A Rejuvenating Experience

S-J Bee who teaches at Little Heath School wrote this post following their work on the Historical Association’s Henry VIII Teacher’s Fellowship Programme. It is an extraordinary reflection of the impact the course has had on their journey as a teacher. Teacher Fellows are submitting their resources, so keep an eye out for them in the spring I have been part of a successful history … Continue reading A Rejuvenating Experience