Being mocked by year 11 students cuts deep. I could have been an art teacher. Stereotype cowboy for American West... #historyteacher

Being mocked by year 11 students cuts deep. I could have been an art teacher. Stereotype cowboy for American West...

I am absolutely thrilled that the @1972shp.bsky.social Developing Teachers' Conference has signed up 95 teachers of history for Saturday, nearly doubling last year's attendance. BUT I really want to hit three figures so am offering 5 free places to the first 5 people who DM me asking for them!

#OtD 7 Dec 1938 the last of the International Brigades' British Battalion arrived by boat back in Newhaven, UK, after surviving the Spanish Civil War. The 300 brigaders were welcomed by a huge crowd before marching to a special train to London stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1307...

Can't wait for this; will be absolute gold. #historyteacher

Another wonderful free event coming up from the North East teacher branch of @histassoc.bsky.social featuring the brilliant @mrmayhew.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-bur... #history #historyteacher

Absolutely engaging and super. @reteachuk.bsky.social episode with @willbaileywatson.bsky.social and @paulalobo.bsky.social hits the nail on the head when looking at the importance of enquiry and curriculum design. Loved it even on the last day of longest ever half term! 🤟👏

Ahhhhh summary mindmaps... It's been a while (I had forgotten how relaxing they are to complete) #historyteacher #classciv #classicalcivilisation

Absolutely bang on from @lewisgoodall.com , sanity in this time of madness. Platforming these lunatics is not free speech; it's dangerous and irresponsible.

I absolutely LOVED Groo. Happy Birthday to a legend!

Introducing my goblin child to the wonder of the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome. Simply amazing.

Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

One for #historyteacher people. Extra date due to popular demand. Probably as this will be brilliant.

@norwichcastle.bsky.social OH MY WORD! THE REVAMP IS AMAZING!

Ahhhhhh return from holiday in the sw of France and the temperature difference is terrifying. I also miss the boulangerie. Sob.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... or rather they were assassinated/ murdered. Not just targeted. War crime committed by murderers.

Delighted to be hosting these two fabulous book events for Kemp’s bookstore in Malton, Yorkshire in September. Be a great evening of history chat and would be wonderful to see some Yorkshire history teachers there. Please spread the word! #historyteacher

Just reading The Good Germans" by Catrine Clay, and absolutely hooked. Brilliant stories of normal people unfolding with the emergence of Hitler's Germany. #historyteacher people this is gold for those that teach the Third Reich.

Do it. @sashasmith.bsky.social is talking sense.

Something for #historyteacher and classics people... ebay.us/m/OBarX2

It’s never your fault Nigel. Why does the BBC constantly allow this useless charlatan to share his lies and excuses without proper scrutiny???

As ever, absolutely hitting the nail on the head. Water should not be a private business. Renationalise now.

Alice has spoken. It is out.

Home after an amazing #shp25. Weekend was challenging, invigorating and just brilliant. Huge kudos and thanks to @1972shp.bsky.social director @danlyndon.bsky.social. Already buzzing for next year and excited for a possible Eastern #historyteacher Forum.

Living emotions graph from @danlyndon.bsky.social #shp25

ARM WRESTLE! @colinmccormick.bsky.social @apf102.bsky.social #shp25

Massive privilege to be included in this stellar lineup of #historyteacher gurus.

Brilliant workshop by @petejackson.bsky.social flying the flag for OCR B GCSE history. #shp25

@mrmayhew.bsky.social, forever to be known as Mr Mayhem (IFYKYK), taking delegates through some fantastic resources enriching GCSE lessons #SHP25

Twas the night before SHP and not a mouse stirred... #historyteacher

Catching up with friends 25 years after graduating in Nottingham was absolutely wonderful.

Last few days to buy your ticket for the epic #SHP25 as the box office closes on Friday! 40 wonderful workshops, 3 kicking keynotes, fabulous fringe sessions (including OFSTED's Tim Jenner) and enthusiastic exhibitors all raring to go! Tickets available here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata...

Day in lieu or rather catch up on mock marking Monday it is then...

If this is the case, there HAS to be action.

If you are short of ideas for teaching but think AI is not the way you want to go, you might want to check out SHP's new #curriculumpaths project. Browse units planned by other professionals, complete with their rationales and ethical underpinnings! www.padlet.com/cpaths/hub #historyteacher

Just posting this... Tony Benn, oh for Tony Benn today. youtu.be/ynZqi6mvzxE?...

Great opportunity!

It's probably being a sad middle aged man, but I LOVE this website... www.lightningmaps.org

Woop. Just arrived and looking awesome #historyteacher

#Historyteacher @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social get set for autumn 🍂 October bookings now being taken

Absolutely superb points being carefully and thoughtfully made 👏 #historyteacher

Watch the slow motion: it appears to me that the officers discuss the photographer and reporter before the one on the end fires on them (it looks to me like he's aiming at the camera, not the reporter, but you decide)

Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉

Random pile of these left on my desk by someone today... Rather ace.

In amongst the horrible darkness that seems to be our world a reminder that some things can be beautiful, incredible perfection. www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Spur of the moment lovely purchase in @bookbugs.bsky.social today. Absolutely wonderful book.

Things that require a licence in the UK: Mudlarking Foraging mushrooms Busking Watching TV Fishing Things that do not require a licence in the UK: Excavating an archaeological site Metal detecting 🤔🤔

The combination of exam season and toddler potty training, is, it turns out, less relaxing than you would expect.

This looks to be a great conference as ever. I cannot emphasise how much @1972shp.bsky.social and conference has shaped me as a teacher. History teacher Glastonbury. But with better toilets.

As ever, absolutely bang on the mark. Labour have lost all focus on who they are, and fed the fear espoused by Farage and reform. They HAVE to offer hope, they have to fight the Farage narrative and find themselves as a party again.