A Thousand Years in One Village: Why Dore Belongs in Every History Classroom This article was written by Dr Dani Hilliard, member of the Dore Archive Research Team and founder of Argue to Think, a company designed to aid the development of academic writing and business planning. For History…

@arkiphi.bsky.social led a fascinating session this afternoon on tackling the controversial events of today through the lens of history. #haconf26

On my way up to Newcastle for the @histassoc.bsky.social Conference.

Finally ready for the @histassoc.bsky.social Conference this coming Friday and Saturday. My talk entitled Capturing the Flag is about the way we tackle modern issues like flags on the high street in the history classroom. It includes free sources and ideas of how to tackle other controversial topics

Come and join us! HA Conference includes sessions on conceptual understanding, local history, inclusive approaches and disciplinary thinking across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Explore the programme www.haconference.com/full-programme

Two weeks today until the legendary @histassoc.bsky.social Conference is held in Newcastle. My session is called Capturing the Flag: tackling controversial events of today through the lens of history. There are also soooo many great things to see alongside me... but do come and say hi.

Looking After Your Wellbeing as a History Teacher This blog post by Gemma Hargraves, Deputy Headteacher with responsibilities for wellbeing, at The Crypt School, Gloucestershire suggests ways of addressing wellbeing, but from the slant of a history teacher. Bear baiting anyone? Teaching history…

Looking ahead to the Historical Association Conference This blog has been written by Otis Blaize, History & Politics Teacher at Trinity School, Croydon. Otis is presenting at the Conference, which takes place in Newcastle Gateshead on 15-16 May, on the topic of Contesting the crown: empire,…

Good morning. The elections for Historical Association Trustee positions are open. There are some incredible people standing. If you are a member and would like to vote I would love your support. Voting closes on the 12th May. Thank you www.surveymonkey.com/r/QMDYYWY?ut...

Making a case to attend the Historical Association Conference   This blog has been written by Elizabeth Carr, Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Subject Lead – Humanities at Avanti Grange Secondary School, Hertfordshire. Elizabeth is presenting at the Conference, which takes place in Newcastle…

Day 4 final day visiting Langemark German cemetery and Talbot House - Every man's club with Hardenhuish School. It has been the utmost pleasure of leading this tour. It was great fun and I've been able to add new stories to my tour patter. #TCBC

Day 3 with Hardenhuish School visiting Messines Ridge, Hooge Crater, Tyne Cot, two cemeteries for students, Passchendaele Museum and the Menin Gate. #TCBC I also ran into Andrew Thornton. It's an immense privilege to be out here passing on the stories and finding relatives of the First World War.

Day 2 with Hardenhuish School students and @TCBC Tours for a full day on the Somme. Fantastic mini service at Thiepval and an excellent spread of experiences knitting the narrative of the Somme front and finishing at Vimy Ridge... on to Belgium.

Day 1 of @Hardenhuishschool's FWW battlefield tour. I have the privilege of taking them out as their former Head of History and now tour guide for @TCBCschooltours. Total engagement from Year 9 at the Arras Memorial and Wellington Quarry

Philip Arkinstall talking about curriculum development to bring in forgotten voices @ttradioofficial.bsky.social event in Manchester with 20 plus History and RE teachers spending Saturday sharing their expertise

Leonie Waring @ttradioofficial.bsky.social sharing her ambition for her young people and using a narrative approach to GCSE history. Pupils remembering more were willing to respond more in assessment tasks.

One Day in a World War – Bringing Global Perspectives into the History Classroom This blog post has been written by Sarah Nathaniel, Public Engagement Coordinator (South East) and Education Officer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and relates to a taught session resource enabling…

Here's a new blogpost for One Big History Department (OBHD) @histassoc.bsky.social about a new project with AQA and Royal Holloway University about Inclusive Histories. Enjoy. onebighistorydepartment.com/2026/02/20/p...

In this week's OBHD Blog from @histassoc.bsky.social we have Meggie Hayes from The Crypt School writing about Queer History onebighistorydepartment.com/2026/02/06/t... #historyteacher

The queer question. Navigating the waters of historical queerness This post has been written by Meggie Hayes, History and Politics Teacher and Inclusion Lead at The Crypt School, Gloucestershire People are queer and people have always been queer. So it stands to reason that remarkable people have…

From Remembrance to Responsibility: Delivering Meaningful Holocaust Memorial Day Assemblies This blog has been written by Philip Arkinstall, member of the Secondary Committee of the Historical Association, former Head of History and now Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of…

Merry Christmas one and all. This blog post is a reflection on the impact of the Curriculum Review for history. We hope it gives you some helpful suggestions/thoughts @histassoc.bsky.social onebighistorydepartment.com/2025/12/23/c... #historyteacher

Today we have a post by History Teacher Andy Stone who reflects upon his take on the Experienced Teacher Programme with @histassoc.bsky.social onebighistorydepartment.com/2025/12/04/e... Think scholarly ways to keep invested in new pedagogies. Enjoy

End of term for lots of teachers. Time for some much needed r and r. This blog post is written by myself and looks at the construction of the remembrance assembly ahead of remembrance day onebighistorydepartment.com/2025/10/24/a... #historyteacher