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Ailsa Fidler

@ramble14.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in Prinary Education, HA trustee, Views are my own. Dogs. History. Reading. Often found wandering and pondering in woodland.

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History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Join @htenuk.bsky.social colleagues on Mon 13th July for our next Time to Talk. Two sessions this time as we have separate rooms for primary with @ramble14.bsky.social & secondary with @lauralondo1017.bsky.social providing space to chat about this year & next! Open to non-members too. Get in touch
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Today we are launching the 2026 SHP Summer Conference, which will be taking place July 10-12 at Leeds Trinity. This year, due to the huge increase in proposals for workshops, we have extended our offer to 46 wonderful workshops for primary and secondary teachers of history (see below for a taster!
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Really important- we need something to hang it all on! @msquinnhistory.bsky.social @danlyndon.bsky.social @1972shp.bsky.social #SHPDTC26
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Really looking forward to this! I would love to work in a middle school and am very jealous as a result. @1972shp.bsky.social @danlyndon.bsky.social @msquinnhistory.bsky.social #SHPDTC26
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Interesting ideas @1972shp.bsky.social @rjharris.bsky.social @danlyndon.bsky.social #SHPDTC26
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Emotional understanding/empathy- interesting @rjharris.bsky.social Current! For me at least! #SHPDTC26 @1972shp.bsky.social
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
eally relevant session about children’s emotional engagement with the past @1972shp.bsky.social @danlyndon.bsky.social I’ve been thinking a lot about empathy currently so this is helping! #SHPDTC26
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Connie loved Stuart Tiffany’s session about developing historical thinking- brilliant and useful as usual #SHPDTC26 @danlyndon.bsky.social @1972shp.bsky.social
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Ian Dawson @iandawson51.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Training or an Early Careers teacher in Yorkshire or Lancashire? Thinking of going to the @histassoc.bsky.social conference for the first time in May? The Jim Shields and Bob Unwin Bursaries, in honour of two great teachers, may help you get there! www.history.org.uk/aboutus/news...
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The Jim Shields and Bob Unwin Bursaries
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
I’ve cowritten chapter 10 and am very excited as I’ve never been in a book before!
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Well said! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Liverpool's schools at breaking point, head teachers warn Reeves
Twenty-nine Liverpool head teachers write to the chancellor to highlight their financial concerns.
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Emmy @msquinnhistory.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Next Monday begins my webinar series focusing on disciplinary concepts in primary history. @histassoc.bsky.social #teaching #history www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
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Webinar series: Practical approaches to disciplinary concepts in primary history
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Come and work with us! It’s a fab university which is absolutely committed to its civic duties. Also- we are a fab team!
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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
I totally support the National Year Of Reading initiative. We desperately need a culture of reading for pleasure to replace the culture of constant testing in schools, backed by proper government funding. And we need STORYTIME to be part of the school day, every day! #literacy (Art: Chris Riddell)
Quote by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Chris Riddell: "Let there be half an hour of STORYTIME at the end of school in primary schools up and down the country. Make this the half hour they all long for, that they don't want to be over. Let the children go home dreaming of the story, reliving it, wondering." Illustration shows dreamy bookish child holding a book, bear with scarf, flying ship and dragon...
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ArthurJChapman @arthurjchapman.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Kicking-off day 2 of @1972shp.bsky.social Conference 2025 with @colinmccormick.bsky.social & @cpalmerhistory.bsky.social’s powerful presentation of local, national and international approaches to learning about Liverpool’s history of slave-trading and enslavement. #SHP25
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Nick Dennis @nickdennis.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Wishing everyone at #SHP25 a wonderful time full of learning and friendship. @danlyndon.bsky.social @apf102.bsky.social
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
When you teach- or observe teaching- how do you spot the difference between motivated and engaged pupils and compliance?
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
It's the final countdown, the last chance saloon, the end of the line! Tomorrow night we close the #SHP25 box office so don't miss out on our magnificent conference on July 11-13 @leedstrinity.bsky.social: 40 wonderful workshops, 3 kicking Keynotes, fab fringe sessions & enthusiastic exhibitors ...
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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
HISTORY BOOK CLUB Summer Reads New and old members welcome. We’ll reconvene at the end of September to discuss the summer books. Please note, you don’t have to read every title but there will be prizes for those of you who do! Sign up here histfest.org/history-book...
Composite of 6 books selected for the summer reads. They include: Henry V by Dan Jones, The Missing Thread by Daisy Dunn, Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh, There are River in the Sky by Elif Shafak, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.
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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
So Oak's new AI lesson planner has really got me thinking. Who exactly is it aimed at? My guess is that the most likely people to use it are new teachers and those with limited subject knowledge on a topic. So how well does it do the job if that's you? I thought I'd try it out...
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Trying to write about what history is and this was unexpected
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
#SHP25 is fast approaching, the excitement is rising, the workshops are being finalised, the keynotes are being drafted, the exhibitions are being mounted & the bar is being stocked! Ticket sales end July 4th so not long left to grab 'em from store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... Come and join us
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I am increasingly concerned about accepting the damage AI does to the planet- should we really be doing that? We need that water…
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
AI- it’s outsourcing thinking surely and don’t we need to think? Isn’t thinking a key part of who we are and how we learn?
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ArthurJChapman @arthurjchapman.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Delighted 2B joined @1972shp.bsky.social by my colleague Chris Edwards. We’ll be staffing a stand about @ioe.bsky.social’s MA in History Education & running a Fringe Session showcasing the brilliant work our students do. @ramble14.bsky.social @michaeldoron.bsky.social @justice2history.bsky.social
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Pleased to share this! Come and join us!
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ArthurJChapman @arthurjchapman.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Congratulations 2 @ramble14.bsky.social & Heather Hatton on the publication of this fascinating @histedresearch.bsky.social open access article exploring Primary& 2ndary Student Teachers' perspectives on history ed! journals.uclpress.co.uk/herj/article... @uclpress.bsky.social #historyeducation 1/2
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Liverpool loving the #haconf25 @histassoc.bsky.social @htenuk.bsky.social
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
This is a great book
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Looking forward to talking all things AI and primary history with Simon Lea today #haconf25
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Heading into work quickly before heading down to the HA conference- looking forward to some great sessions and catchups! #HACONFERENCE @histassoc.bsky.social @victoriacrooks.bsky.social @lauralondo1017.bsky.social @heirnet.bsky.social @classicsforall.bsky.social
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Very excited to have this out there at last! journals.uclpress.co.uk/herj/article...
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Student teacher perspectives on history education: a comparison of primary and secondary student teacher thinking about the purpose of history at the start of their teacher education course in England
This study provides the first comparison of primary and secondary student teachers’ perspectives on history education and its purpose at the beginning of an Initial Teacher Education postgraduate dipl...
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Anne Marie Kavanagh @amkavanagh.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳 Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Super excited to launch this year's SHP Conference bursary for schools in #yorkshire and also our 6th form conference with @corinnefowler.bsky.social and don't forget that the Early Bird Tickets end at midnight on April 30: Don't miss out on the cheapest tickets of any History conference this year!
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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Coyote / J. Stryker 🇨🇦 | Memento Vivere 🍃 @easterncoyote.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Werifesteria
Old English
(v.) to wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
This is interesting. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d961...
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Simon Beale @spbeale.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
A sensational essay by @hallierubenhold.bsky.social inspired me to create this poster for our classrooms. It topples the Great Man Theory and advocates for more Social History. Something we are doing in our curriculum. Read the whole essay here. www.hallierubenhold.com/wp-content/u...
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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs. Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Applying for a #teaching job? Here's some fairly obvious but frequently overlooked advice about how to go about getting an interview: uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2025/03/01/g... #ITT #ECT
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Getting a foot in the door: Applying for a teaching job
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com As we enter peak job application season in our secondary schools (I’m aware the application window for primary colleagues is different), I am reminded of t…
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Ailsa Fidler @ramble14.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The days are getting longer and the walk into work from the bus is much more pleasant as a result! Spring is the best!
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I'm really looking forward to our next @htenuk.bsky.social conference as a fan of @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social 's books (they've been really impactful for my own children) & knowing how fab @knight-rupert.bsky.social is on #oracy . If you've not renewed your membership or joined HTEN, please do!
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History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
@htenuk.bsky.social are grateful for the continued partnership of @histassoc.bsky.social in representing our subject & calling on government to reinstate a training bursary for new #historyteacher s & #Primary #teacher s. Join us by contacting your MP. #EduSky www.history.org.uk/ha-news/news...
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Subject lottery for ITE bursaries: please write to your MP
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Are you an #ITT beginning #teacher who has just moved placement and is finding it a bit tough? Or are you a #mentor supporting a new student who is struggling? This might help explain what's going on... uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2025/01/24/m... #TeacherMentoring #TeacherEducation
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Moving Schools: Finding your footing in a new school as a teacher
Photo by Victoria Strelka_ph on Pexels.com One of the first blogs I wrote for the mentors of beginning teachers explored why mentees find changing teaching placements so hard.  This blog conte…
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Essential viewing for all #ITT #historyteacher s!
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Caitríona Ní Cassaithe @trionacheile.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Upcoming talk "History’s purpose in a time of political pressure and curriculum reform" with Professor Keith Barton @DrumcondraESC 25th Feb 2025 @ 7pm. To register for your place (in-person or online) ecdrumcondra.ie/a-talk-by-pr...
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A Talk by Professor Keith Barton, History’s purpose in a time of political pressure and curriculum reform – Drumcondra Education Centre
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Meet our secondary team for the second @1972shp.bsky.social Yorkshire History Forum #SHPYHF on Sat March 15. 2 wonderful workshops and a keynote lecture for both primary and secondary history teachers, for as little as £10! Tickets available from store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata...
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History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
@htenuk.bsky.social recently wrote to SoS at DfE requesting reinstatement of bursaries for beginning #ITT #historyteacher & #primaryteacher s to remove barriers to access & relieve hardship in training. Join us in raising this issue with your MP - support can be found on our website www.hten.org.uk
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History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
We would welcome support from #history colleagues to help @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social hear the absence of #ITT bursaries is a threat to the future of history in schools! @carolinepennock.bsky.social @drfernriddell.bsky.social @wmarybeard.bsky.social @peterfrankopan.bsky.social @scl1979.bsky.social
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