Early Modern Period c. 1450-1750

James Crossland, Senior Lecturer in International History at Liverpool John Moores University, offers a much needed historical perspective on the contemporary problem of fake news, and explores its strategic use in Churchill’s wartime government.

John Foot, Professor of Modern Italian history at the University of Bristol, discusses the return of fascism in contemporary Italian politics, and provides a useful context for students studying its origins and role in WW2.

Dr Martha Vandrei, Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter, shares her observations about historical bias and the changing narratives of ‘history’ by exploring the retelling of Boudica’s story.

Dr Kehinde Andrew, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University, explores our increasingly uncomfortable relationship with historical figures, such as Colston and Columbus, whose legacy was built on slavery and genocide. He argues that we need to interrogate our complicity in the unjust world they bequeathed to us.

Every year, a third of children fail to achieve a standard pass in GCSE Maths and English. In The forgotten third, leading educationalists, teachers and politicians argue that this injustice is built into our school and exam system - and make a compelling case for change.

As schools adjust to the realities of post-lockdown learning, could a disciplinary literacy approach focusing on vocabulary development and acquisition help to close the attainment gap?

As primary schools react to the challenges of the recovery curriculum in the wake of the pandemic, we consider how targeted vocabulary development can help to close the language gap and become a cornerstone your school's curriculum. 

Digital media is part of every student's life, but how much do they know about the technology behind it? Sue Wheeler is a former teacher, now specialising in safeguarding. Here, she outlines the psychology behind the devices.

Schools throughout the country have noted the profound impact of COVID-19 on children and young people's mental health (CYPMH) and experts agree that an integrated, whole-school approach is essential to tackle the issues. Here's our guide to organisations that can offer support and advice.

Andy Sammons, Head of Department of a large secondary school and author of 'The Compassionate Teacher', shares his thoughts on 2020-2021: a year like no other.

Ruth Simmonds, Education project manager at the Mental Health Foundation, explores the importance of bringing nature into schools.

Ruth Simmonds, Education project manager at the Mental Health Foundation, explores the importance of bringing nature into primary schools.

Emily Folorunsho, head of KS4 history, SLE and lead practitioner, shares her ideas on how to celebrate and engage with Black History Month with historical rigour.

Aly Spencer is Head of ITT for the Fylde Coast SCITT. Here she shares her suggestions for fail-safe ways to get to know your students if you are a new teacher.

Aly Spencer is Head of ITT for the Fylde Coast SCITT. Here she shares one of her trainee’s teaching dilemmas, along with some tried and trusted advice on assertiveness.