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Gary Aubin @sendmattersuk.bsky.social · 16h

Excellent to see this article in Tes by Alex Quigley on the ‘Five-a-day’ approach to teaching pupils with #SEND, a framework for inclusive practice that should give hope to a profession working incredibly hard to deliver lessons inclusively.

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Inclusion ‘by design’: why it matters and how to do it

With the new Ofsted framework taking a broad view of inclusion, it’s even more important to make teaching inclusive ‘by design’ and not by accident, suggests Alex Quigley

www.tes.com

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 4d

Well the door (phone line?) is always open 💜

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 4d

If it feels peaceful, then enjoy! If it feels less positive, give me a shout and I’ll call. ☺️

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 5d

Disheartening, isn’t it. More voices adding to the call for change can only be a good thing though. We’re always looking for volunteers, if it’s something you’re passionate about. Get in touch and I can include your in the volunteers pool.

endsexisminschools.org.uk

End Sexism In Schools - Working for education free of sexism

End Sexism in Schools is working for a UK education system free of sexism that allows all children to fulfil their potential.

endsexisminschools.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 5d

In response to this new research, the @histassoc.bsky.social have also written an article on the report, including making multiple articles from TH available so more teachers can make use of the wisdom within. The link is here:

www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...

Report on Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum

www.history.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 5d

This refers to the nationwide @endsexisminschools.bsky.social project that has been completed over the last few years, the report for which was published two weeks ago. In the full report, we, the authors, make multiple references to the wonderful work within the pages of Teaching History.

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Teaching Medieval Women @teachmedwomen.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday TMW's own Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social spoke with Naga Munchetty and Shalina Patel on @bbc5live.bsky.social about the recent @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report on the limited representation of women in the History curriculum. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (starts at 2:19:35)

Naga Munchetty - 01/10/2025 - BBC Sounds

Naga Munchetty speaks to Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Care Minister Stephen Kinnock.

bbc.co.uk

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · 7d

#Halloween brings the myths. Our podcast brings the history.

Uncover how witchcraft trials shaped communities and how you can bring this into the classroom.

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7Bob...

🎙️@carmelbones.bsky.social

✨With @estelleprnq.bsky.social & @malcolmgaskill.bsky.social

RETEACH HISTORY S02E03 - Malcolm Gaskill and Estelle Paranque on Witchcraft as a social and cultural case

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Katie Hall @katiehall.bsky.social · 7d

🚨I would love you to come and work with me!

Are you committed to History education and want to have a wider impact? It’s an exciting time in History education.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Pls share.

aqa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AQA/jo...

Subject Support Manager - History

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s o...

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 7d

TES article on our ESIS report after Natasha and I were interviewed, and featuring great examples of curricula change from history teachers across the country. www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Why are women missing from school history?

The extent to which history lessons ignore female figures has been revealed by new research. Here, teachers share the changes they are making to address this gender imbalance

www.tes.com

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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 11d

I received a notification today announcing I'd reached an #edublog milestone. When I tentatively started it (to support #TeacherEducation partnership #mentors with common #ITT #ECT #TeacherMentoring challenges), I never imagined it would grow to 93 blogposts!
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog

Becoming a History Teacher

Support for mentors and beginning and early career teachers

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Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 ⏰ Prepare for 2026 💪🏽10 spaces left now for October! #HistoryTeacher AQA Historic Environment The Globe @TracyBorman 🍂 🎭 #scholarship

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 13d

The History and wider team at @endsexisminschools.bsky.social are grateful for the support of @histassoc.bsky.social for making their articles and research into women in the curriculum open in their article on our report. Change is possible, thank you HA!

www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...

Report on Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum

www.history.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 14d

Labubus, The Bell Jar and tampons: the ‘performative male’ attracts attention www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...

Labubus, The Bell Jar and tampons: the ‘performative male’ attracts attention

Men’s unconvincing feminist theatrics in attempt to impress progressive women are being skewered online

www.theguardian.com

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 14d

Wonderful! Congratulations Alex

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 14d

Earlier this year, @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social - one of the authorial team on this new report - wrote for the Royal Historical Society on this subject bit.ly/4nNLsSn and her important work for @teachmedwomen.bsky.social

#Skystorians

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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 15d

For c.10years I've supervised #PGCE students who elect to explore representation of women in #history curriculum for their MA research project. Each year the same findings - 50% of the population remains underrepresented (even unacknowledged). This report is going straight on the reading list.

Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

Publication day is here for our @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report: ‘The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum’ a nationwide research project into the representation and teaching of women in the KS3 history curriculum

endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-pro...

Sexism in the History Curriculum - End Sexism in Schools

End Sexism In School’s second crowd research project is looking into the History curriculum taught at KS3 (years 7-9) in England and Wales.

endsexisminschools.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

We address this in the report, and the challenges us teachers have. It’s why the recommendations call for meaningful change from the DfE. We don’t want ‘women’s history’ to be bolted on. Women’s role in history matters and is worth teaching.

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

Amazing, thank you!!

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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · 16d

Hello #historyteacher colleagues. I have just uploaded the latest Curriculum PATHS blog. Please do have a look at all the exciting things which are on the horizon this year. If you are not already a CPATHS member, we'd love you to join us.

curriculumpaths.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/2025/09/23/c...

Curriculum PATHS Autumn Update - SHP Curriculum PATHS Blog

A very warm ‘hello’ from Curriculum PATHS at the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Exploring possibilities As we enter into the landscape of curriculum review, a new Ofsted framework, and potential ...

curriculumpaths.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

ESIS’ own @susannaboyd.bsky.social is one of the authors of our report. The article here informed some of our recommendations.

Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 15d

The report featured in the Guardian today on the inclusion of women in hustory lessons is really important - lets make women’s voices heard and their actions remembered. www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...

Report on Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum

www.history.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

@susannaboyd.bsky.social who wrote the article is part of our ESIS team and one of the authors of the report. Her work is truly excellent and informs the recommendations

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

But for real change, it can’t be teachers alone. That’s why our report included recommendations for the DfE to ensure the systemic issue is addressed. You can read the report here: endsexisminschools.org.uk

End Sexism In Schools - Working for education free of sexism

End Sexism in Schools is working for a UK education system free of sexism that allows all children to fulfil their potential.

endsexisminschools.org.uk

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 15d

Couldn’t agree more. Our report discusses the impacts of curriculum invisibility in the context of the July 2025 DfE report that showed 54% of 11-19 year olds had heard misogynistic comments within that week alone. The report is here if you’d like to read it: endsexisminschools.org.uk

End Sexism In Schools - Working for education free of sexism

End Sexism in Schools is working for a UK education system free of sexism that allows all children to fulfil their potential.

endsexisminschools.org.uk

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End Sexism In Schools @endsexisminschools.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to @theguardian.com for covering our report into what’s taught in History lessons at Key Stage 3. Spoiler: mostly men. It’s time to end sexism in schools.

School history lessons minimise the role of women, report finds

Campaigners say key stage 3 curriculum plays to misogny and teaches a ‘false version of the past’

www.theguardian.com

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