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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · 15d

Following on from our HA talk in May, @petejackson.bsky.social and I have written a blog post on writing and using well-researched stories for GCSE History. Please do check it out!

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Making GCSE History Memorable

How historical stories can capture attention, deepen knowledge, and sharpen curriculum focus. (This post will also appear on Pete Jackson's substack)

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · 24d

Everyone really needs to read this awesome blog post from @petejackson.bsky.social - it neatly summarises a lot of the strategies to be thinking about at the start of this new academic year. Go check it out!

Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · 25d

New Blog…

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Building a culture of 100% participation

Every student working - every minute counting

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Aug 7

I really enjoyed recording this podcast episode - I hope you all enjoy this episode and find our discussion useful! 😊 we discuss writing and using well-research and well written stories at GCSE and the importance of hinterland knowledge, world-building and key takeaways. Enjoy!

Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · Aug 6

open.spotify.com/episode/2cYo... Summer Time 🏝️ special @petejackson.bsky.social @benbassett.bsky.social share their wisdom & experience of stories 📖 in the classroom - it’s a cracker! We’d love your feedback 🤗

RETEACH HISTORY S03E03 - Beyond dates: teaching history with stories that stick

RETEACH · Episode

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Jul 22

I LOVED recording this episode for the Reteach podcast this morning! we talked all about our collaboration on writing stories for GCSE history and there's even some storytelling! Be sure to listen when it's released 🎉🎉

Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · Jul 22

Fascinating 🧐 convo this AM with @petejackson.bsky.social & Ben Bassett 👏🏻 👏🏻 recording S3Ep3 of Reteach History Podcast Using stories with clear curricular purpose at KS4 🎧 make it personal at GCSE & captivate your students, will be released asap! 🙌🏻 📖 📚 @alcs.co.uk

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you so much! You're too kind :)

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · May 10

Thanks Kat! So lovely to meet you!

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · May 10

On the way back from the HA Conference feeling incredibly energised & inspired.
Real privilege to deliver a session with Pete on the power of stories at GCSE. It was so great to meet new and familiar faces & engage in fantastic curricular conversations. I LOVE our history community! #haconf25

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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · Apr 26

Putting the final touches today to our HA Conference presentation on historical stories with @benbassett.bsky.social - really looking forward to sharing our work on this not least reflecting on the journey we've had using stories and reflecting on some of the mistakes we've made. #historyteacher

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Apr 26

I'm looking forward to our talk at this year's HA conference. Super proud to reflect on how far we've come and how much we've learned. Excited to share practical advice, realistic next steps for history teachers, and to see familiar faces. I love the history teaching community! #haconf2025

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you so much!! Hopefully we will cross paths at a conference some time :)

Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Mar 7

Absolutely loved writing this with @petejackson.bsky.social - my students really enjoyed this one!

Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · Mar 6

Looking forward to going deep into the story of the Earl of Essex and his ill-fated rebellion tomorrow. Not least this will be an exciting and interesting story to tell but it will also reveal so much about Elizabeth's power too. @benbassett.bsky.social
#historyteacher

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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · Feb 27

Enjoyed using story of Audrey Hepburn today to teach the story of the Netherlands in WW2. The task of getting students to focus on their key takeaways from the story worked so well to really get students to think how they could the story as evidence for the Dutch experience in WW2
#historyteacher

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Mar 1

Thanks Corey! I hope youre well :)

Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Mar 1

Thanks so much Rich!! Hopefully catch up with you soon :)

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Mar 1

Thanks so much Jacqui - youre too kind! Hopefully we'll get a chance to finally meet at SHP! :)

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Mar 1

Had an absolutely fantastic time speaking about our use of stories at history GCSE! Thanks to @ttrhistory.bsky.social for inviting me and to all the lovely attendees!

Teachers Talk History @ttrhistory.bsky.social · Mar 1

@benbassett.bsky.social talking about the magic of stories in the #TTRConnect History strand.

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Teachers Talk History @ttrhistory.bsky.social · Mar 1

@benbassett.bsky.social talking about the magic of stories in the #TTRConnect History strand.

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thank you so much! Welcome to Bluesky - its so great to hear from you and I hope everything is going well!

Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 18

Fantastic story from @petejackson.bsky.social yet again! Absolutely loved seeing how this story evolved and I LOVE the ending!

Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · Feb 18

Story of Thomas Tresham to teach OCRB Catholics - v. excited to teach this. Thanks to @benbassett.bsky.social for the fab collaboration and shout out to amazing historian @jessiechilds.bsky.social whose briliant book God's Traitors and amazing History Extra podcast inspired this.
#historyteacher

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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · Feb 18

Story of Thomas Tresham to teach OCRB Catholics - v. excited to teach this. Thanks to @benbassett.bsky.social for the fab collaboration and shout out to amazing historian @jessiechilds.bsky.social whose briliant book God's Traitors and amazing History Extra podcast inspired this.
#historyteacher

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you so much for your kind words, Pete! I have learnt soooo much from you over the past year and you 100% make me a better teacher! I can't wait to collaborate on more with you!!

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you so much! I hope you're well! :)

Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted onto the MSc in Learning and Teaching at the University of Oxford, starting this September! As the first in my family to attend university, this feels even more special. Excited for the journey ahead!

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 17

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you wanted to read on - your stories always do the same for me!

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Feb 17

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

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