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.
Audience |
Primary History Leaders
Date, time & venue |
Tuesday 24th November, 09.00 - 16.00
Venue - Lordswood Boys School
Cost |
£139 per person
BEP Essential Members are entitled to two free event tickets as part of their membership package. This event is included within their choice of events.
BEP Essential Members are entitled to two free event tickets as part of their membership package. This event is included within their choice of events.
