Updated 31st January 2021
MHF FREE ONLINE Conference 2021
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'Another fantastic MHF. I have been attending for over 20 years and always take away a range of great ideas to improve my teaching. Brilliant keynote speakers and workshops. Very useful advice about organising visits and 'Total Recall' provide some excellent strategies.... this year's venue was outstanding. MHF provide the best CPD. Thanks to colleagues for organising this.'
A delegate's response to the 2019 MHF hosted by the Black Country Living History Museum.
A delegate's response to the 2019 MHF hosted by the Black Country Living History Museum.
MHF Conference 2019
Thanks to all those that attended our conference this year and thanks for the great feedback above. Please also find below the presentation from one of our keynote speakers.
Keynote Presentation from MHF Conference 2019 - Benjamin Smith
MHF Conference 2019
Saturday 19th October
**Please note the new venue**
HISTORY: SEE IT, LIVE IT, LEARN IT
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Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ
This year, for the first time, we are holding our conference in the stimulating environment of the Black Country Living Museum. We are delighted to have Martin Phillips and Benjamin Smith as our keynote speakers, who will share their expertise in promoting history outside the classroom. The conference also includes a wide range of workshops which focus on enhancing teaching and learning at both primary and secondary level by making external links beyond the classroom. There will be a providers' exhibition and, as an additional bonus, delegates will be free to explore the Black Country Living Museum after the Forum at no extra cost to the conference fee. |
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Keynote Presentation from MHF Conference 2018 - Andrew Payne
Inspiring the Future of History: Changing the way schools think about teaching the past
MHF Conference 2018
Saturday 6th October, 2018
School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
SUCCESSFUL HISTORY: WHAT IS IT? HOW TO GET THERE |
We are delighted to have Andrew Payne and Arthur Chapman as our keynote speakers in a conference which makes no apologies for its ambitious aims. We want to know what makes teaching and learning in history successful and how we can move children on to reach their full potential. This is supported by a wide range of workshops and a providers' exhibition which seek to meet the needs of teachers in both Primary and Secondary schools.
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MHF Conference 2017
Saturday 14th October, 2017
School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
OPENING UP THE PAST |
We are delighted to have the expertise of Michael Riley and Ben Walsh as keynote speakers, together with an exciting range of workshops. Our conference will open up the past by exploring the breadth of our history and diverse heritage at a time when we need, more than ever, to appreciate the significance of these key themes. Alongside our keynote presentations our workshops will provide insights into how we can uncover the past for children in engaging and creative ways.
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For more information and to book your place please click the button below:
The 29th SHP 2017 Conference promises the usual mix of enjoyment, enrichment and inspiration. There will a strong focus on teaching the new GCSEs, as well as lots of ideas and resources for Key Stage 3 and A level history.
The conference includes five plenary sessions packed with ideas and inspiration for taking forward history in your school:
In 2017, SHP’s eclectic fringe will include our usual Teachmeet as well as sessions from each of the Awarding Bodies on the new GCSEs.
The one-stop resources exhibition provides a great opportunity to check out some great new resources, and to talk to exhibitors.
The conference includes five plenary sessions packed with ideas and inspiration for taking forward history in your school:
- A zibaldone of history teaching: the vital role of commonplace things in the history classroom Diana Laffin
- Beyond and behind the headlines: resources and inspiration for teaching African history from KS3 to KS5 Toby Green and Mary-Jane Aladren
- Texts that teach: how historical scholarship has transformed our everyday teaching practice Rachel Foster and Kath Goudie
- Using drama to tell the story of a historic site Ian Dawson, Ruth Lingard and Helen Snelson
- Ofsted: dispelling the myths about inspection Phil Smith HMI
In 2017, SHP’s eclectic fringe will include our usual Teachmeet as well as sessions from each of the Awarding Bodies on the new GCSEs.
The one-stop resources exhibition provides a great opportunity to check out some great new resources, and to talk to exhibitors.
Northern History Forum
Making Connections Thursday 30 March 2017, 4pm-8pm Leeds Trinity University "History is not a succession of events; it is the links between them" – E. Evans You may have heard that famous quote about history being "just one d!&$ thing after another" but we all know that history is much more than this. This Northern History Forum will explore the links and connections that bring history to life. With a keynote speech from Ian Dawson on 'doing history' and helping students see the links and connections between what they do in history within and across the Key Stages plus a range of great workshops, exhibition and refreshments, all for just £10 for HA members and £20 for non-members this is a must for your history CPD calendar. The event is popular so book early to avoid disappointment. We only have a limited number of places and booking closes on Tuesday 21 March 2017. We look forward to welcoming you all on what promises to be a memorable evening. |
London History Forum
The Power of the Particular: Take One Building and 1000 years of History Thursday 30 March 2017 Tower of London Book now for this term's London History Forum! Particular places, buildings, people and moments in time often provide fascinating starting points for historical enquiry. The Tower of London provides 1000 years of these. This London History Forum will share a range of ideas for building bigger knowledge and understanding through a focus on the particular in history. Featuring a keynote speech from Michael Riley, Director of the Schools History Project, and workshops from Martin Spafford, Paddy McKeating, Jane Fremantle and Historic Royal Palaces. |
Attention Secondary Teachers - 2017
We have three upcoming Lessons from Auschwitz Projects taking place from the Midlands region which are open to sixth-form students.
The Projects will take place from the West Mildands North; West Midlands South and East Midlands regions. Further information, including details of how to apply can be found on the website. Please click the button below: |
Keynote Speaker's Presentation from the MHF Conference 2016 - Michael Maddinson
‘Developing our thinking about British values – beyond the superficial’ - Michael Maddison Director, Maddison Education Consultancy, Deputy President of the Historical Association and former HMI (2006-2015) and National Lead for History (2008-2015), Ofsted
MHF Conference Presentation British Values 2016.10.15 edited.pptx | |
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MHF Conference 2016
Saturday 15th October, 2016
MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE 5-19 HISTORY CURRICULUM |
How do you maximise the potential opportunities of the History Curriculum across the complete age range in Primary and Secondary schools? How do you make the most out of the challenges we find? Our next Forum deals with many of the major issues which you face as well as providing you with a range of opportunities to enrich your work.
We are delighted that our Forum is led by two national speakers who can meet this challenge. Mike Maddison, former HMI for History will provide a clear insight into the relationship between History and British values. Alf Wilkinson, a leading member of the Historical Association ,will focus on the fundamental issue of Big Picture History. Today’s Forum also provides a range of exciting workshops as well as our usual publisher/educational provider exhibition. We would also like to acknowledge support provided by the History Teacher Educator Network. |
Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association (BARRA)
Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association (BARRA) is an association which dates back to December 2000. It was born from a desire to commemorate the thousands of civilians who died during the Birmingham Blitz in World War II. BARRA has produced a book of stories about the Blitz in Birmingham (Please see flyer to the left).
Members of BARRA are willing to visit schools with artefacts from World War II and to talk about their experiences during the war. This is a free service. If you are interested and want to find out more or if you would like to book a visit, then please contact Barbara Johnson on 01217492009. |
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The Voices of War & Peace WW1 Engagement Centre is delighted to invite you to
Whose War? Whose Memory? Teaching the First World War in International Perspective:
Where: Room 417, 4th Floor, Muirhead Tower
When: Thursday 19 November 2015, 5-7.30pm, including a drinks reception
We will be joined by Professor Eckhardt Fuchs, Dr Barbara Christophe and Dr Kerstin Schwedes (TU Braunschweig), Dr Catriona Pennell (University of Exeter), and Peter Glasgow (Peace Pledge Union) who will each present for twenty minutes, followed by an open discussion with the audience. This event is organised by the Voices of War & Peace WW1 Engagement Centre (funded by the AHRC), the Institute for German Studies, DOMUS, the University of Northampton, and the Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research.
Please register at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/whose-war-whose-memory or for further information, please contact: Dr Nicola Gauld, Coordinator at [email protected] or on 0121 464 3209.
Could you also please RSVP to Lynn Goode at [email protected] to confirm if you will be attending.
Whose War? Whose Memory? Teaching the First World War in International Perspective:
Where: Room 417, 4th Floor, Muirhead Tower
When: Thursday 19 November 2015, 5-7.30pm, including a drinks reception
We will be joined by Professor Eckhardt Fuchs, Dr Barbara Christophe and Dr Kerstin Schwedes (TU Braunschweig), Dr Catriona Pennell (University of Exeter), and Peter Glasgow (Peace Pledge Union) who will each present for twenty minutes, followed by an open discussion with the audience. This event is organised by the Voices of War & Peace WW1 Engagement Centre (funded by the AHRC), the Institute for German Studies, DOMUS, the University of Northampton, and the Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research.
Please register at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/whose-war-whose-memory or for further information, please contact: Dr Nicola Gauld, Coordinator at [email protected] or on 0121 464 3209.
Could you also please RSVP to Lynn Goode at [email protected] to confirm if you will be attending.
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MHF Conference 2015
Saturday 17th October, 2015
TEACHING SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN HISTORY
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What can we do to make teaching and learning as successful as possible? Our next conference focuses on developing historical skills through a wide range of contexts, resources and approaches to enhance the opportunities for success in our classroom.
We are delighted that our Forum will be led by two speakers who can meet this challenge. Ben Walsh is a history textbook writer and Vice President of the Historical Association and David Sheldon is Head of Learning Programmes at the British Museum. We would like to acknowledge support provided by the History Teacher Educator Network. The Forum will provide a range of exciting workshops or discussion groups as well as our usual publisher/educational provider exhibition. |
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Holocaust Educational Trust Student Conference - 6th July, 2015
The first 50 days of the new National Curriculum in history: how are we doing?
Following our successful conference on the 18th October we are pleased to be able to share the information provided by Michael Maddison HMI, National Lead for History. The following is a presentation from the day that you can read through on our website or download in PowerPoint or PDF formats.
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*HELD* - Conference 2014 - Saturday 18th October, 2014
The New National Curriculum and Meaningful Progress in History |
What does National Curriculum 2014 mean for teaching History in your School? What builds on past expertise and what is new? What are the implications for progression in Primary and Secondary schools? Now that we are engaged with the new curriculum it is time to reflect what we are doing and if we are making the most of the opportunities which it provides.
We are delighted that our Forum will be led by two distinguished guests – Michael Maddison HMI, National Lead for History and Jerome Freeman, former History Officer for QCDA/ Chair of the Historical Association Primary Committee. We will also provide a range of exciting workshops or discussion groups as well as our usual publisher/educational provider exhibition. For further details and Conference flyer/application form click the button below. |
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