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Sasha Smith

@sashasmith.bsky.social
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History teacher. Assistant Headteacher for T&L/SCITT/ECT. SHP PATHS Council. SHP Regional Representative. Committee for Lincoln HA. Objects of Empire Project. ESIS Campaign History Chair. Views my own.

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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
@sashasmith.bsky.social and Susannah Boyd from @endsexisminschools.bsky.social discussing why women's herstories continue to be marginalised, and sharing ways to disrupt the dominant narrative
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Helen @helenpins.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
SHP was really good - especially enjoyed the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social resources (and seeing @sashasmith.bsky.social) and good catching up with people I only see at conferences @siobhan-profaska.bsky.social, @historyrichk.bsky.social @msquinnhistory.bsky.social #historyteacher
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
SHP CALL-OUT: Alongside my ESIS workshop, I’ll be running a fringe session next Saturday where we will explore your curriculum challenges and use ESIS resources, research and collective expertise to identify meaningful ways to include women’s stories in YOUR curriculum.
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher s check out endsexisminschools.org.uk for more info on this project. Only 12% of history lessons include women as a main focus. Women are 51% of the population in England and Wales (this is not a recent phenomenon)!
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End Sexism In Schools - Working for education free of sexism
End Sexism in Schools is working for a UK education system free of sexism that allows all children to fulfil their potential.
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
A lovely few days for (3/4s of)Team History from @endsexisminschools.bsky.social sharing our research, promoting women in the curriculum, soaking up all the history, and arguably the highlight of it all… absolutely smashing the bridge building contest in the HA Quiz! #HAConf26
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
As ever, it’s been a pleasure to speak at the Historical Association conference. Privileged to share the wonderful work of @endsexisminschools.bsky.social from our History report and resources to help teachers reclaims women’s place in the history curriculum #haconf26
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Dr Sarah Bremner @brummieclassicist.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Session 1 @histassoc.bsky.social amazing paper on addressing gender bias in the history curriculum #haconf26
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Local History has been championed by the Schools History Project since the 1970s! When our pioneering predecessors, SCHP, wrote their seminal book, A New Look at History, in 1976 they talked about a new course for history students to study, which they called History Around Us ...
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Mr Murphy @murphyhistory.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The greatest film about the Middle Ages, bar none. There will be no further questions at this time.
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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🚨 NEW POST 🚨 'Reading clusters to build language' “Why are books so beneficial? Sentences are longer, words and phrases are more sophisticated, and ideas and concepts are more elaborate. It aids focus, thinking, and language building.” alexquigley.co.uk/reading-clus...
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Reading clusters to build language
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” Stephen King, 'On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft' Everybody knows that there is a special language that you find in books. The special language and vocabulary...
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court Rajiv Menon KC accused of defying judge’s orders to not inform jury of right to acquit on basis of conscience (We’re in the “it’s illegal to tell jurors their rights” phase of democratic rule) www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings
Rajiv Menon KC accused of defying judge’s orders to not inform jury of right to acquit on basis of conscience
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
If you want to learn more about the Schools History Project @1972shp.bsky.social, our core principles and why you should attend our summer conference then check out this podcast that I recorded with @historywithjackson.bsky.social on www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km5n...
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The Schools History Project with Dan Lyndon Cohen
YouTube video by History with Jackson
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🟢 🚲 Lime will offer free rides across London tomorrow (Thursday) to help people get to and from polling stations during the local elections. The offer can be accessed by entering the code ‘VOTEUK2026’ in the Lime app on the day only and applies to riders in London.
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Lime offers free e-bike rides to help Londoners get to the polls | South West Londoner
Lime will offer free rides across London on Thursday to help people get to and from polling stations during the local elections.
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Fantastic to see @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social and the work of Teaching Medieval Women presented here. Give it a read! teachingmedievalwomen.org/teaching-med...
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Teaching Medieval Women at Greenhead College History Festival - Teaching Medieval Women
Teaching Medieval Women were delighted to be invited to the History Festival at Greenhead College in Huddersfield. The purpose of the visit was to see the results of a fantastic A-Level history enrich...
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
A wonderful evening spent listening to @davidolusoga.bsky.social talking about missing chapters in history, and feeling excited that we teach so many of them to our students!
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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Come and join us! HA Conference includes sessions on conceptual understanding, local history, inclusive approaches and disciplinary thinking across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Explore the programme www.haconference.com/full-programme
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
30 hours left to claim your Early Bird Ticket to #SHP26 don't miss out on the bargain of a lifetime! Standard Tickets available here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... and Concession Tickets from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... What workshops are you most looking forward to?
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Helen @helenpins.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Come and see me explaining how men unfairly get credit for 16th century diplomacy, when everyone should know it was bling outfits and alcohol at dinners hosted by women! Join my campaign to have more than one named woman on an A Level spec. #historyteacher #shp26
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Last chance for Early Bird Tickets for #SHP26 we move onto Tier 1 tickets on Friday. Don't miss out on a great deal for our fantastic conference - 46 wonderful workshops for primary and secondary history teachers, 2 superb keynotes from @marnieh-w.bsky.social and @profdanhicks.bsky.social +
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Lots of #Teaching jobs suddenly exploding onto the scene as Options timetabling and internal promotions are firmed up for next year. Here is a guide to help #ITT #ECT s especially (but any #teacher really) as they prepare for #job #interviews. uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2026/01/23/t...
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Teaching interview mistakes: Avoiding generic answers
Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com It is that time of year again. You can feel the nervous energy of jobs season approaching, as our beginning teachers start to look beyond the safety of their placement …
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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Looking for practical ideas for KS3–5 history? The HA Conference programme includes workshops led by classroom teachers and historians. Plenty to take back to your department. Gateshead 15–16 May www.haconference.com
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A wonderful evening graduating in the stunning Lincoln Cathedral. I’d always wanted to do my MA but I just wanted to get started teaching. Two years ago I decided, why not? So whilst working full time, becoming assistant head, and solo parenting, I did it! And loved every minute 📚
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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
It would be impossible to not find something facinating at HA conference - still time to book. Open to anyone with a love of, or career in history. (Psst there is also a digital package) www.haconference.com/full-programme
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Full programme • Historical Association Conference
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Heading to the SHP Summer Conference this year? If you’re interested in practical classroom ideas for teaching history, come and join us! We’ll be sharing resources, lesson ideas, & talking about what actually works in history classrooms. Which workshop are you most excited about this year? #SHP26
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William Dalrymple @willdalrymple.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
A Treat for @EmpirePodUK Club Members- a conversation with my old friend, the remarkable Palestinians walker, human rights lawyer and Orwell Prize-winning author, Raja Shehadeh. What Is Life Like For Palestinians? –Empire: World History – Apple Podcasts linktr.ee/empirepoduk
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Well done @nationaltrust.org.uk 👏 Half of the exhibition hall at Sutton Hoo about Anglo Saxon women & the roles they held in their communities inc. the archaeological evidence. Half the exhibition hall about the men & the associated material culture sources. As it should be. How rarely achieved.
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
An exciting day filming in Cambridge with Aaron Wilkes and @oupeducation.bsky.social New project launching soon!
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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
UPDATE: History has not, in fact, been lying to you. www.marcmorris.org.uk/2026/03/king...
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King Harold's Fleet - Another Major Problem
A quick update about Harold Godwineson allegedly sailing his army to the Battle of Hastings. To recap: Professor Tom Licence of the Univer...
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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
www.history.org.uk/aboutus/cate... What other conference gives you two days to listen to contemporary leading history scholarship? Join us in May to get your leading history fix @ward22.bsky.social @hisjournalha.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social
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Historical Association Conference 2026 in Newcastle
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The most amazing Spring moment of a bumblebee enjoying the wild daffodil I picked on my walk 🌼 🐝
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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Curriculum PATHS is committed to delivering empowering history for young people in their unique contexts. We trust in the expertise and professionalism of history teachers to enable this. We depend on teachers like you to collaborate and share units which speak to the PATHS Principles.
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a penguin wearing blue overalls and a red bandana says we need you
ALT: a penguin wearing blue overalls and a red bandana says we need you
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
To celebrate Women’s History Month the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social ESIS History team are launching our new resource to support teachers in putting women back into the history they helped create. To learn more, read my first ever blog: endsexisminschools.org.uk/women-who-ch...
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Women who changed the world - End Sexism in Schools
Every year during Women’s History Month we celebrate women who changed the world. So why aren't their stories taught in school?
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women’s Day and a huge thank you to all the wonderful women who champion, support, and uplift each other. I’m fortunate to know so many women who use their voice for the benefit of others, not least, the wonderful team at @endsexisminschools.bsky.social #IWD2026
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Opera is not dying, Timothée, it's thriving. In Europe alone, 14m a year attend (2.5m under 25s) worth €10bn. Since 2000 La Traviata had 30,000 performances. In its lifetime it's been seen by half a billion people and recorded 291 times. Check back in 180yrs to see how Marty Supreme is doing, yeah?
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Final chance to register for the Schools History Project's fascinating webinar on Gardening and Medicine with presentations for both primary and secondary teachers of history. Email d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk before 12 noon on Sunday March 1.
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Before all the lovely celebratory posts about International Women’s Day begin, let’s remember that one of the most important things we can do for other women is to believe them. New campaign from Refuge just came out. Be a safe space for your friends and family. m.youtube.com/watch?v=FaYJ...
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Home is Where the Hurt is
YouTube video by Refuge
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
So this is what 100 daffodils looks like 🌼 Spring has definitely sprung 💛
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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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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Fantastic programme here run by @andrewshtbc.bsky.social and @scillyteacher.bsky.social - both amazing history teachers! Get yourself signed up. Will be fab. #historyteacher
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
It’s been an intense half term monitoring this gorgeous girl. I’m very much hoping she finally turns a corner and starts to improve. She might be 10 but I’m a long way off being ready for a big goodbye.
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Horrifying. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Blackpool doctor not struck off by panel over 'one-off' rape - BBC News
Dr Aloaye Foy-Yamah has his medical licence suspended for 12 months over the attack.
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This looks like a great opportunity - get signed up! www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
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Experienced Teacher Programme (ETP)
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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🚨NEW BLOG🚨 Finding it hard to evaluate your lessons? This blog is for #mentors and #ITT beginning #teachers who find it hard to analyse their own teaching and the learning actually happening in the classroom. uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2026/02/13/l... #TeacherEducation #TeacherMentoring
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Looking in the mirror: Why lesson evaluation matters for beginning teachers
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com When you’ve spent fifteen or more years as a student, you develop certain expectations. For most of her academic life Billie has been accustomed to producing …
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Very excited that the 2026 Practical Histories Conference will be at the National Archives with a chance to ‘dig into the archives’! Great line up, thrilled to be included. Hope to see you there, Saturday 18th April in Kew! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-...
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Practical Histories Conference 2026 at the National Archives
Engaging and Enthusing Students in their History Learning
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Fascinating deep dive, from Sarah Longair's keynote, into the material culture of the Seychelles including the coco-de-mer tree and the beautiful hand crafted objects that were produced by indigenous artisans #SHPDTC26
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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Really enjoyed presenting at the SHP Developing History Conference today. Lots of ideas to share. This post also goes through some of the ideas I shared - substack.com/home/post/p-... Please get in touch if you'd like a copy of any of the resources and ideas #SHPDTC26 #historyteacher
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Wow! What a way to kick off Dr Sarah Longair's keynote for #SHPDTC26 with this fascinating look at the 'Yoruba' Queen Victoria
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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
If you seeking some #historyteacher Spring Term inspiration - or want to share a unit you have developed - do check out the new @1972shp.bsky.social #CurriculumPATHS Sharing Hub. A host of brilliant units all rooted in our community led Principles for History Teaching padlet.com/cpaths/shp-c...
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SHP Curriculum PATHS - Sharing Hub
On this page you can browse or search for history units planned by Curriculum PATHS members. Each unit is grounded in the Curriculum PATHS Principles and is shared as an invitation for professional co...
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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
What an offer!!! Get signed up for this weekend!
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