London History Network

Just to let you know that a network is being created for History teachers in the London area. Esther Arnott is leading the creation of the network and she writes:

The aim is to offer networking opportunities (both face to face meetings, and virtual/online networking) in order to promote history and provide development opportunities for history teachers. We'd love for the network to be totally inclusive: sixth form, adult ed, secondary, primary, junior, specialist education, ITE, private and state - the greater the links, the greater the opportunities for enrichment.

The great news is that a number of people have already offered to speak at network meetings, but before we launch headlong into a set of speaker events, I'd like to know what else people want. For example, people have already suggested that they'd like to hear historians talk on the latest historiography for AS/A2 and IB topics; others have asked for sessions on preparing for Ofsted subject inspections. To take part in an online discussion where you get to share your wish list, please get in contact with your name, your school, location / borough and I'll enroll you in the online forum.

Esther's site is www.estherarnott.com. A site for the network is in the process of being constructed.

Donald Cumming and Sarah Jaggs did something similar a few years back and I was sorry to miss it (especially as they went to the dog track after some hard graft and exchanging resources).

If you are interested, post a reply below/send a PM or visit Esther's site.

The site is a work in progress but it explains in more detail how the network will work. London History Network

The first meeting of the London History Network will take place on the 28th January 2011 from 5-7.30pm at the Dept for Education. Sessions to be confirmed but will include a TeachMeet style workshop. Please sign up here.

Edited by Nick Dennis, 16 November 2010 - 07:05 PM.

Sessions for the London History Network event on the 28th January from 5pm-7.30pm at the Department for Education are as follows:

Opening address: Sue John
Keynote: Richard McFahn and Neil Bateson on enquiry-led learning
Meet the chief examiners - controlled assessment
TeachMeet - sharing ideas
Pub!

If this appeals, please go to the site and register your interest.

Looking forward to exchanging ideas and tips in a relaxed atmosphere with like minded people. See you there!

Poster now included for the network event.  Network flier.pdf   958.18K   538 downloads

After a great first event, we are pleased to announce the next London History Network event. Date and venue will be confirmed but it will take place in June. If you would like to attend, please go to site and sign up.

Hello! We are pleased to announce the next London History Network event will be held at the National Archives, Kew on the 21st October 2011 from 5pm. Ben Walsh has kindly agreed to provide the keynote address and we will be also hosting a TeachMeet session. If you would like to attend, please register your interest on the London History Network site and if you would like to present at the TeachMeet, please sign up here. Space is very limited (around 50 people) and as before, the event is free of charge.

More info here.

Edited by Nick Dennis, 17 July 2011 - 02:57 PM.