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How do I know I am teaching history in the right way? A few pointers for non-specialistsWhen your colleagues, who have to master 11 subjects after all , feel that they need a few pointers to...
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Chester – significant people and eventsChester is one of England’s best-preserved historic cities, with a past that stretches back almost 2,000 years so makes a...
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Leeds – significant people and eventsLeeds’ history has been shaped by trade, industry, and urban growth so makes a brilliant study linked to the Victorian...
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New history curriculum for 2028As you know there was a curriculum and assessment review in November and the government accepted its recommendations relating to...
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Leicester – significant people and events (Case study)Above all, studying Leicester provides brilliant opportunities to look at diversity. Ethnic groups make up the majority of the population...
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York – significant people and eventsYork is one of the oldest and most historically important cities in the United Kingdom. Its history stretches back nearly...
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Any changes for your history teaching in 2026? I’ve got oneAs you will know from the headlines of the government’s recent curriculum review among the changes being recommended concerns local...
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Top 10 activities for local historyWhilst the activities you choose to use in your local history study will very much depend on the nature of...
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Teaching Local History at Key Stage 2So, where do we start if we haven’t a clue about Local History? Unlike all other areas of study Local...
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8 tough choices for KS1 history subject leaders. Reinforcement or needless repetition?Plotting your choice, and sequence, of topics at KS1 is much more difficult than many people imagine. And you can’t...
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Exeter – significant people and eventsExeter is one of the oldest cities in England, with a history shaped by Roman rule, religion, trade, and regional...
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How well do your pupils understand the concept of historical interpretations? A quick diagnostic quizTeaching about interpretations in history is one of the hardest challenges KS2 teachers will face. When pupils are searching for...
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Sunderland – significant people and eventsSunderland is a city on the north-east coast of England whose history has been shaped by the sea, industry, and...
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Portsmouth – significant people and eventsPortsmouth is a historic port city on the south coast of England whose identity has long been shaped by the...
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How to improve your pupils’ writing in history at KS2‘Low floor-high ceiling’: From short jogs to full marathon Without wanting to do anything that runs counter to your school’s...
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Bournemouth – significant people and eventsBournemouth is an influential coastal town known for its strategic location, natural environment, and contribution to learning and innovation. Established...
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Edinburgh – significant people and eventsEdinburgh is an influential city because it has long been a place where ideas grow and important decisions are made....
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Brighton – significant people and eventsBrighton is an influential seaside city known for its creativity, diversity and bold ideas. It grew as a popular resort...
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London – significant people and eventsLondon is an influential city because it has been a centre of power, ideas and culture for hundreds of years....
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Cardiff – significant people and eventsCardiff is an influential capital city where ideas, leadership and culture meet. It grew from a small town into a...
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Belfast – significant people and eventsBelfast is an influential city because it is a place of building, learning and big change. It grew quickly as...
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Sheffield – significant people and eventsSheffield is a city of makers, famous for “steel and skill.” For a long time, hot furnaces and busy workshops...
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Bristol – significant people and eventsBristol is an influential city in the South West of England because it has been an important place for travel,...
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Nottingham – significant people and eventsNottingham is an influential city in England because it has inspired important ideas, stories and people for centuries. It is...
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Newcastle – significant people and eventsNewcastle is an influential city in the North East of England because it helped power Britain’s growth and inspired many...
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Liverpool – significant people and eventsLiverpool is one of Britain’s most influential cities because its port is connected the country to the wider world and...
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Southampton – significant people and eventsSouthampton is an influential city on England’s south coast because it has connected people, places and important events for centuries....
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Glasgow – significant people and eventsGlasgow is one of Scotland’s most influential cities because it has helped shape important ideas and people. In the past,...
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Birmingham – significant people and eventsBirmingham is one of Britain’s most influential cities because it has helped shape big ideas and important people. In the...
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Manchester – significant people and eventsHistorically significant people associated with the city of Manchester and surrounding area. Manchester is one of Britain’s most historically influential...
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