This dynamic and thought-provoking conference brings together leading voices from both national and local contexts to support the professional development of history subject leaders, classroom teachers, and senior leaders with responsibility for history. Through a blend of evidence-informed research, leadership insights and practical strategies, delegates will explore how to lead high-quality history provision that is ambitious, inclusive, and rooted in disciplinary rigour. Designed to challenge thinking and deepen expertise, the event offers a unique opportunity to reflect, connect, and lead with confidence in the ever-evolving landscape of history education.
Hear from nationally recognised experts and local practitioners as they share the latest thinking, successful approaches, and real-world examples of impactful leadership in history education.
Keynote speaker:
Dale Banham, Honorary Fellow of the Historical Association and the Schools History Project
From making it stick to making an argument – how can recent research findings from cognitive science be used by history teachers to improve the outcomes of all students at GCSE?
This keynote presentation will outline a sequence of strategies that help students remember information and then shape it into effective explanations and arguments. It will draw on key findings from cognitive science and successful writing strategies from classroom-based action research.
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Price: Sub £355 / SLA £170 / Full £426