Secondary Site News

Teaching for sustainable futures – history and the climate crisis 

Agenda: 

• understand the climate crisis from a historical perspective
• explore the major transitions in human history
• consider historical scholarship that can inform and inspire curricular and teaching approaches on environmental history. 

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

• ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts
• support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context
• develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice
• deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils
• facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring 1 Secondary History

Price: Sub £65 / SLA £55 / Full £78 

Secondary History Networks 2025-26 flyer

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.  

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: History Leadership

Price: Sub £355 / SLA £170 / Full £426 

Spring 1 25-26 Secondary History Network (Webinar) – 29 January 2026
Teaching for sustainable futures – history and the climate crisis.
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring 1 Secondary History
Price: Sub £65 / SLA £55 / Full £78

Spring 2 25-26 Secondary History Network – 18 March 2026
Guided history tour exploring Black history in Southampton.
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring 2 Secondary History
Price: Sub £95 / SLA £55 / Full £114

Click here to find out more about our upcoming secondary history courses.

Raising GCSE attainment and progress for all in history 

Agenda: 

• exam board adviser feedback on summer exams and improving your GCSE course
• embedding Ordinarily Available Provision and adaptive teaching at GCSE
• networking on strategies for GCSE success. 

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

• ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts
• support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context
• develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice
• deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils
• facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

Click here to find out more about our Secondary History Networks 2025-26

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Autumn Secondary History

Price: Sub £65 / SLA £55 / Full £78 

How can we teach GCSE content in a motivating, meaningful and memorable way? How can we ensure our lessons prepare all students for success?  

This session will include principles and practice that will support ECTs in meeting the challenges of teaching GCSE history. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: ECT History

Price: Sub £230 / SLA £150 / Full £276