Guidance for history subject leaders and teachers

This free summer resource for primary members is designed to help primary subject leaders and teachers consider the implications of developing a school policy for teaching of diversity in history. This comprehensive guide provides timely advice and considers questions associated with teaching diversity and provides a rationale for its essential role in providing an understanding of the past. Questions addressed include:

• What is diversity?
• What does the National Curriculum say?
• What criteria could you use for your own history policy?
• What does this mean in practice?
• How can you consider developing diversity when covering the requirements of the National Curriculum?

The guide includes practical guidance for Key Stages 1 and 2, and transition to Key Stage 3, as well as a compilation of resources and articles for further research.