Curriculum Leader Development | History

Why attend?

High-quality History education helps pupils understand the past, make sense of the present and develop a deeper appreciation of the people, events and movements that have shaped the world around them. Effective subject leadership ensures that pupils experience a coherent curriculum that develops both substantive knowledge and disciplinary understanding over time.

This practical, face-to-face professional development day is designed specifically for Primary History Leaders. Participants will explore how local, national and global history can be woven together to create a rich and engaging curriculum that builds historical understanding and supports long-term learning.

What’s included?

• Exploration of effective curriculum design in Primary History.
• Strategies for interweaving local, national and global history.
• Approaches to developing and revisiting substantive and disciplinary knowledge over time.
• Practical ideas to strengthen progression, enquiry and historical thinking.
• Opportunities to review curriculum planning and evaluate curriculum coherence.
• Professional networking and discussion with other History Leaders.

What are the benefits?

Participants will leave with increased confidence in leading History, a stronger understanding of curriculum design and practical approaches that can be implemented within their own setting.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced subject leadership knowledge and confidence.
• Greater understanding of progression in historical knowledge and skills.
• Practical strategies for designing a coherent and ambitious curriculum.
• Improved confidence in curriculum planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Access to resources, ideas and professional networks.
• Clear actions to support ongoing curriculum development and improvement.

This engaging professional development opportunity will equip leaders with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools needed to champion high-quality History across their school and inspire pupils to think critically about the past and its influence on the present.