Your essential guide to being an effective primary history lead with clear summaries of relevant research, practical and inclusive classroom examples, case studies and ideas for PD sessions all applied carefully and specifically to primary history.

Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find:
- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- case studies
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues

Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to the specific subject area of history. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.

All the key elements of the primary history curriculum are explored including curriculum design, assessment, storytelling, vocabulary, oracy and historical enquiry as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to creating your own implementation plan for your school's context and needs.

"The perennial challenge for primary leaders is supporting colleagues to teach everything well—often without specialist training or time. This series meets that challenge head on. It's full of evidence-based strategies that will help leaders to build powerful, knowledge-rich curriculums and teaching practices in a range of subjects." - Director of Education, No More Marking

"Grounded in rich academic thinking and practical wisdom, How to Lead It: Primary History deftly balances theory with actionable advice. I was particularly struck by its clarity on substantive and disciplinary knowledge, its challenge to common misconceptions and its relentless focus on history's purpose in the curriculum. The chapter on storytelling is a real highlight – a powerful reminder of how narrative can bring history to life and deepen pupils’ understanding of the past. A vital companion for curriculum leaders who want to champion ambitious, inclusive and knowledge-rich history." - Siobhan Meredith, Executive Director of Education, Tedd Wragg Trust

"Alex's book is a practical, inspiring guide for leading primary history. It empowers teachers and leaders to build an inclusive, knowledge-rich curriculum that will transform pupils’ understanding of the past." - Headteacher/Director of St Matthew’s Research School – @son1bun