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Improving subject leadership

This content is common to key stages 1 and 2

The role of subject coordinators has changed significantly in recent years, reflecting the greater emphasis on school self-evaluation and improvement in planning. The exact role varies from school to school but, in general, subject coordinators are expected to challenge as well as support their colleagues.

The aim of this section is to answer the questions that teachers most frequently ask about the role of the subject coordinator in history. Use the contents list below to link to the area(s) that interest you, or read through the whole section so as to compare with the practice in your school.

Contents

What is the role of a history coordinator?

What should you include in a history policy?

How do you monitor and evaluate standards of teaching and learning in history?

How do you address some of the common issues relating to the quality of teaching in history?

What should you include in a history improvement plan?

What is subject leadership self-evaluation and how does it work?

Case study

Key stage 1 and 2: Awbridge Primary School

 
Key stage 1
* Improving curriculum planning
* Developing assessment
* Improving learning
* Contributing to the wider curriculum
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Improving subject leadership

   
     
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