The General Strike at 100: why it still matters to A Level History teachers and students 07/05/2026 Richard Kerridge discusses the relevance of this pivotal event in 20th century British history.
Demonstrating synthesis in A Level History thematic essays 05/02/2026 OCR Cambridge Principal Examiner Nick Fellows looks at the importance of synthesis, an essential skill for higher grades.
A Level History: why I love teaching Chinese history 04/12/2025 Teacher Jenny Hall shares her passion for teaching the China and its Rulers unit.
How The National Archives can support A Level history coursework 04/11/2025 Guest blogger Clare Horrie explains how students could make use of the National Archives collection and resources.
A Level History: why study the French Revolution? 20/10/2025 Guest blogger, history teacher Clare Buxton, shares some tips for teaching her favourite topic.
How the Wildling app can support OCR qualifications, including GCSE Natural History 08/07/2025 In this guest blog, Anthony Rawlins explains how his Wildling app can support teaching and learning by helping students connect with the natural world.
St Paul’s Cathedral creates a ‘History Around Us’ workshop 22/05/2025 Emma Stanley, Learning and Engagement Officer at St Paul’s Cathedral, shares how the site is supporting OCR GCSE History B students.
History Around Us: what are the most popular sites? 30/04/2025 For local history month, Ewan Brady looks at the History Around Us unit of our GCSE History B course which brings local history to the fore.
The Joe Scott award 2024: History Around Us at Glastonbury Abbey 24/04/2025 Subject advisor Richard Kerridge looks at last year’s Joe Scott Award for History Around Us (GCSE History B).
Beyond the classroom: a site visit with GCSE History B students 17/04/2025 Richard Kerridge, History Subject Advisor, recounts his History Around Us site visit to Temple Newsam, Leeds, with the staff and students of The Morley Academy.