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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’m definitely interested!! We’d love to hear more about your work and see how @endsexisminschools.bsky.social can promote this

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

This is so great, thanks for sharing Siobhan! If you ever want to be involved, please do get in touch with us at ESIS, we’d love to hear more about what you’re doing!

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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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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

So pleased you enjoyed it and found it useful! Lovely to chat

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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 · 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

Thanks Victoria! I’m definitely aiming to have a less busy spell for a while 🙈

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It really was! Very lucky with the weather 💛

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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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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Assuming the answer is Miss McKenzie? 🤔

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

So lovely to see you Dan. I really enjoyed your talk a the walk down SHP memory lane! Also big thanks for the shoutout to @endsexisminschools.bsky.social and our research.

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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 · 09/04/2026

How entirely fantastic! A good excuse to plan a trip, thanks!

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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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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

And thanks to the many archives, museums, resources, and organisations we’ve been able to champion in the full report. These include: @histassoc.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @lselibrary.bsky.social @teachmedwomen.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @reteachuk.bsky.social

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

A huge thanks to @labhistorical.bsky.social @susannaboyd.bsky.social and @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social for helping bring this idea to life! We’ve all learnt stories of amazing women we didn’t know about before, and hope you will too!

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In our resource map out the KS3 National Curriculum and suggest: - 320 named women - 102 suggestions for broader roles women played - 34 recommendations of resources - 10 new profiles of women from our resource where we show how their stories can be taught and where to find sources & scholarship.

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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

And as a hint of things to come this month… check out one of the amazing women whose story we’re spotlighting to help teachers weave women back into the history they helped make. #internationalwomensday

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

And as for ESIS History… exciting things are coming for Women’s History Month. So check out our full research report: drive.google.com/file/d/1WjWQ...

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ESIS Research - The Great History Heist - Extended Report

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Sasha Smith @sashasmith.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

We’ve been busy over at ESIS HQ working on the next stages of our projects, with more subjects being researched, and opportunities to enact change being pursued. All of this is being done by a group of amazing volunteers who give their time to our charity. I’m really honoured to work with them.

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