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SHP: third workshop

Christopher Edwards on planning for higher order historical thinking at ks3. We start by discussing what makes a good or outstanding history lesson as a group and then feeding back to everyone. Chris suggests that Ofsted has a view on … Continue reading

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SHP: second workshop

Michael Riley and Jamie Byrom talking about creative and rigorous planning through a case study of the Mughal Empire. Feel like I’m back on my PGCE. We start with a picture of the Taj Mahal. Jamie wonders, do we ever … Continue reading

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SHP: second plenary

Panel discussion on Looking forward to the new NC and GCSE, with Katherine Burn, Steve Mastin, Michael Riley and Esther Arnott. Lesley Ann kicks off – should we be worried about school history? K: no! It’s taught by historians! There … Continue reading

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SHP25: first plenary

Back at the SHP conference for its silver anniversary! First up – Dale Banham and Russell Hall on raising achievement at GCSE and A-Level. Before that, Michael identifies and thanks everyone associated with making SHP a success since it began. … Continue reading

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