How to Lead it

Name: How to Lead it
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ISBN: 9781801996914

Primary History

Alex Pethick, Jon Hutchinson

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Bloomsbury Education
08 April 2026

Primary & middle schools; Teachers' classroom resources & material; Educational: History

Series: How to Lead It

Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find: - clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice - age-specific and inclusive classroom examples - case studies - reflective questions - suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues

Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to the specific subject area of history. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.

All the key elements of the primary history curriculum are explored including curriculum design, assessment, storytelling, vocabulary, oracy and historical enquiry as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to creating your own implementation plan for your school's context and needs.

By: Alex Pethick, Jon Hutchinson
Imprint: Bloomsbury Education
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 228g
ISBN: 9781801996914
ISBN 10: 1801996911
Series: How to Lead It
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 08 April 2026
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Leading history 2. Getting the best from research evidence 3. Substantive and disciplinary knowledge in history 4. Curriculum design 5. Historical enquiry 6. Narratives and storytelling 7. Disciplinary literacy 8. Progression and assessment in history 9. Implementing change

Alex Pethick is an experienced teacher, with over 10 years of senior leadership experience. She is also currently the Director of Curriculum for the Knowledge Schools Trust Primaries; she supports headteachers, subject leaders and teachers nationally and internationally with curriculum development and improving teaching & learning. Follow Alex @alexpethickPKC. Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_.

Reviews for How to Lead it: Primary History

The perennial challenge for primary leaders is supporting colleagues to teach everything well—often without specialist training or time. This series meets that challenge head on. It's full of evidence-based strategies that will help leaders to build powerful, knowledge-rich curriculums and teaching practices in a range of subjects. -- Daisy Christodoulou * Director of Education, No More Marking * Grounded in rich academic thinking and practical wisdom, How to Lead It: Primary History deftly balances theory with actionable advice. I was particularly struck by its clarity on substantive and disciplinary knowledge, its challenge to common misconceptions and its relentless focus on history's purpose in the curriculum. The chapter on storytelling is a real highlight – a powerful reminder of how narrative can bring history to life and deepen pupils’ understanding of the past. A vital companion for curriculum leaders who want to champion ambitious, inclusive and knowledge-rich history. * Siobhan Meredith, Executive Director of Education, Tedd Wragg Trust *