Building Narratives and Curriculum Coherence

Session recorded 27.9.22 as part of a live zoom session. You cannot see the chat feed so certain responses may seem out of context. This video is only to be used by the single person who purchased it. It must not be shared more widely without express written permission.

Supporting Documents:
These supporting documents provide examples of what concepts could be run through the curriculum in a substantive and disciplinary sense. They may be used in one school and not shared more widely across a MAT/Federation or other partnership of schools without express written permission from Mr T does Primary History Ltd. This can be requested by email from stuart@mrtdoeshistory.com

Any questions? If you have watched the recording and have a question, please do get in touch! I’d be happy to try and help. Email stuart@mrtdoeshistory.com with the subject Building Narratives Question and I’ll get back to you as quick as I am able to.

Useful links:
Michael Fordham – substantive concepts

If an HA member, Andrew Wrenn’s article on teaching concepts is brilliant but only for members

History in Outstanding Primary Schools by Ofsted

Ofsted Research Review – NOT geared towards primary teachers but may be of interest for some

Ofsted webinar – Tim Jenner, History HMI

Teach Primary article by me on coherence

Book Recommendation:

Retrieval Practice: Primary: A guide for primary teachers and leaders

Retrieval Practice: Resource Guide

Session recorded 23rd March, 2023. Please note: delegates are NOT permitted to share this recording with anyone that did not purchase a ticket. Resources and ideas may be used in the delegate’s school but not across a federation, MAT, partnership of any kind without express written permission from both hosts.

The live session was recorded on November 30th 2023. Messages including questions were sent via the chat feed which does not appear on the recording. Therefore, comments may appear out of context. If you are watching the recording and wish to ask questions, please do via email: stuart@mrtdoeshistory.com with the subject Making the Most of the Subject Lead role webinar. This webinar should NOT be shared with anyone other than the ticket holder without express written permission. Breaking of rules such as this harms small businesses such as mine.

Pre-recorded Curriculum Video:
This video explains the opportunities provided with the current National Curriculum. It should be viewed as framework from which we construct a curriculum; this was the intention upon launch and offers a way to personalise the curriculum for your specific school. If you did not attend the live session, watching this video first may be helpful.

Subject Leader Folders:
Many people asked what they ‘should’ have in their leader’s folder; there is no definitive list but below is a great start point. Think about how it showcases the work you have done and therefore impact you are having in your role.

• Curriculum Rationale
• Current action plan
• CPD I’ve completed
• CPD I’ve delivered
• How I’ve raised the profile in school
• Diversity
• Knowledge 
• Skills
• Disadvantaged/SEND
• Assessment

Further Support and Suggestions:
The subject association for history is the Historical Association. There are two memberships available:

Individual – 1 login, access to all schemes of work, the journal and other useful benefits including local individuals to study.
Corporate – 12 logins, all of the above, and access to the corporate member area which has lots for subject leaders.

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Some people asked about enquiry questions; if you would like access to my web CPD session on an introduction to Historical Enquiry, there is a 75% off code you can use: MasteringEnquiry. Please click here to buy it.