Since 1972, the Schools History Project has been working to put the needs of children and young people at the heart of history teaching. Our work is guided by the SHP Principles which seek to support teachers in creating history curricula which truly help children understand the world around them. We hope this website provokes thought, inspiration and enthusiasm for the teaching of history.
Dan Lyndon-Cohen, SHP Director
Inspired by my summer reading (Bell Hooks’ Teaching to Transgress’ and John Harris’s ‘Maybe I’m Amazed, A story of love and connection in 10 songs’), it’s been a summer of reflection. Two years into my Directorship, it felt like it was a good time to...
Please read the information below before using this form to submit your proposal https://forms.office.com/e/UHkC15w52G The Schools History Project’s Summer Conference will be taking place at Leeds Trinity University on July 10-12, 2026. Our workshops...
Hi everyone! Apologies for the long delay in getting the election results confirmed for you – it has been a very hectic couple of months! I am delighted so say that I have just completed the summer 2025 election for the Curriculum PATHS Council...
There are still places available for the SHP Summer Conference this June. The line up of speakers this year is looking fantastic, so whether you are looking for some inspiration, some guidance, or just a chance to talk to other history teachers, you&...
Schools History Project Summer Conference June 29-30 2024 at Leeds Trinity University We are really looking forward to being back in Leeds for our annual summer conference and hope that many of you will be able to join us. Here is the overview of the...
In anticipation of this year’s summer conference we wanted to share the absolutely fantastic plenary from last year’s virtual event by the brilliant Jason Todd: “Silences, Traces and Voices: Conversations and Journeys Through Race&#...
