What Ofsted look for in the History classroom

 Understand exactly what an Ofsted team does (and doesn’t) want to see when it spends time in your classroom and department

OUTLINE: This course – held at The Imperial War Museum London (IWM) and IWM North – will explore what is required to deliver consistent, long-term quality educational experiences for ALL young people in your classrooms. It will focus on practical, down-to-earth advice, tips and techniques to help you prepare your lessons, your schemes, your room and your department for the moment the Ofsted team come calling! And, you get time to roam around the Imperial War Museum too.

AUDIENCE: The course will benefit any History teacher– from an ECT to an experienced department leader –  who feels they need to unpick the new Ofsted framework, double-check that their plans and procedures are what is required, or needs help with effective, grounded and workable strategies and guidance, based on the latest Ofsted framework.

OBJECTIVES:

• Explore the latest Ofsted framework and understand what exceptional learning and progress means in history for ALL students
• Examine proven techniques, strategies and models of excellent practice that will allow you to adapt existing lesson plans and schemes of learning
• Learn how to create a learning environment and curriculum that supports exceptional learning and progress

Course Leaders:  Aaron Wilkes & Richard McFahn

Dates and times: June 12th 2026, IWM North 9.00 am – 4 pm, June 18th 2026 IWM London

Who can attend: Any history teacher and leader interested in finding out what Ofsted are looking for in the history classroom.

How to attend: Please book here:

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REVIEWS

“Both webinars were amazing and of such high quality.” Samantha Groom, Noadswood School.

“Outstanding resources and teaching ideas, great pedagogical tips… Absolutely brilliant. Thank you!” Henry Warnock-Smith, Ricards Lodge High School.

“Richard was engaging in inspirational. Great lesson activities and ideas. This was the best CPD I have been on in ages. I have loads to take back and use. Thank you.” Jamie Ewen, Dover Grammar School for Boys.

“Lots of great teaching ideas, especially enquiry based approaches. I am already planning a lesson for next week in my head!” Catherine Lewis, Thornton College.

“Amongst the conflicting pressures of teaching it is easy to forget why we do what we do.  History Resource Cupboard’s course helped remind me of the reasons I chose to teach history. I left the day enthused and inspired.  I would recommend Richard’s courses and lessons to everyone!” Clare Shobrook, Head of History, Trinity Secondary, Lewisham

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