Subject associations and organisations
This section contains information on selected history associations and other useful organisations. These associations and organisations provide a range of support and advice, including websites, online teaching and learning materials, journals, conferences and INSET programmes, for primary and secondary history teachers.
| Council for British Archaeology The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is a charity that represents all archaeological organisations in the UK and campaigns for the subject. It promotes knowledge, appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations. The CBA has produced a number of resources that may interest history teachers, including a website that contains an educational resources directory, factsheets on careers and courses in archaeology, the British Archaeology Magazine (published every two months) and occasional books on archaeological education. In addition, CBA runs a biennial archaeology and education conference and the Young Archaeologists’ Club for 8– 16-year-olds with a magazine, local branches and residential holidays. For more information, please contact Don Henson, CBA Education Officer. Contact details: Council for British Archaeology Telephone: 01904 671 417 |
| The Historical Association The Historical Association is ‘the voice for history’. It has a national network of local branches for its members, an extensive teacher membership and a number of influential publications such as Primary History and Teaching History. It aims to further the study, teaching and enjoyment of history and campaigns for the subject at local and national levels. The History Association’s journals (listed below) and the CPD activities may be of particular interest.
Contact details: The Historical Association Telephone: 020 7735 3901 |
| Midlands History Forum The Midlands History Forum (MHF) is a voluntary organisation that hosts two conferences each year for primary and secondary history teachers, Initial Teacher Training Institutions (ITTI) students and associated providers who are interested in promoting history teaching in schools. The speakers and workshop providers typically include national and regional experts, including representatives from Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), HMI, ITT, local education authorities (LEAs) and teachers. MHF has also organised major consultation forums for teachers at crucial stages in the development of the national curriculum for history. Conferences are held on Saturday mornings and take place in March and October, usually at the University of Central England, in Birmingham. Conferences are planned through a committee of volunteers drawn from schools, LEAs, ITTI, museums and heritage initiatives etc. Sue Bardwell is the chairperson and Paul Bracey is the secretary. Contact details: Paul Bracey Telephone: 01788 892 471/01788 822 993 |
| National Association of Advisers in History The National Association of Advisers in History (NAAH) exists to provide a voice and support all school improvement professionals, including inspectors, advisers and consultants involved with advising on history. NAAH is sponsored by the National Association of Education Inspectors Advisers and Consultants (NAEIAC) and makes a key contribution to its subject specialist work. The NAAH executive committee meets once a term to discuss and respond to a range of issues relating to history, as well as to organise various activities for NAAH members. There is an annual conference and regional meetings are held across the country. NAAH has strong links with many organisations including the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and The Historical Association. It is frequently consulted on developments in the 3–19 history curriculum and qualifications. Over the years its members have been involved in a range of national publications and initiatives. Contact details: Alan Heinzman Telephone: 01912 001 567 |
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