Gemma H
@gemmamh.bsky.social
Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) / History teacher / Mum / Likes being outside
Spent a very happy 90 mins @mrbsemporium.bsky.social in Bath this afternoon having a Reading Spa! The lovely bookseller talked to me about my favourite books, and curated a selection of books just for me. A truly enjoyable and indulgent experience that I would recommend to any bibliophile
Heading to London with Gordon to talk all things history with @histassoc.bsky.social Secondary Committee. Loving this book so far
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum under the Trump administration has deleted its teaching materials about links between Nazi racism and the Jim Crow laws: www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
‘Proactively fall in line:’ Holocaust Memorial Museum quietly changed content after Trump returned to office
Two former employees said they believed the museum was altering its content preemptively to avoid unwanted negative attention from the Trump administration.
politico.com
Fascinating blog from @nickdennis.bsky.social on AI in education here: nickdennisnrd.substack.com/p/who-decide...
Who Decides What AI Means for Education?
A question for senior leaders in schools: when your school signed its last AI platform contract, did anyone ask who would own the data you and your colleagues generate?
nickdennisnrd.substack.com
First time I’ve bought a paper copy of a political magazine in years but gosh it’s good! Thank you @newstatesman1913.bsky.social So important to support journalism too
Always nice to see my words in print - Thank you @histassoc.bsky.social for the opportunity to update the History teaching community on the importance of supporting pupils with SEND and the resources available #historyteacher #edusky
Great to be part of a DfE SEND reform event today Heard from @tomrees.bsky.social & @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & met some inspiring parents & community arts groups Felt positive to talk about how we can be ambitious for children with SEND but also honest about challenges facing schools & families
I am delighted to be helping Historic Royal Palaces find the UK’s most inspiring teachers of history - I’ll be on the judging panel for the Central region of England. Do you know a teacher who deserves to go down in history? Nominate them now: bit.ly/42yhGZP
First book of 2026. Took a while to get in to it - complex but enjoyable
Delivered a webinar this evening for @histassoc.bsky.social - Supporting the whole pupil: building confidence and inclusion in GCSE history. Always a pleasure and a privilege working with the HA
Highly recommend Bolton museum for anyone in the North West - some brilliant local history and Egyptology space. Fab for children and families too
Great to see Historic Royal Palaces wanting to celebrate the amazing #historyteacher s we have in UK. Get nominating! #TeacherEducation #HistoryEducation #History #UKTeaching #UKEd
Lucy Worsley@lucyworsley.bsky.social · 10mo agoDo you know a great history teacher? Nominate them now for a new history teaching award! Maybe I'll see them at the Tower of London next year! Nominate someone here: bit.ly/42yhGZP #historyteachingawards
A great resource from Kyniska Advocacy - may be of use to any coach, #PEteacher or #safeguarding leads
Still going on my Duolingo French streak… trying to learn something for me and my wellbeing this year Have followed @msquinnhistory.bsky.social and @tpattison.bsky.social - which other #historyteachers are out there?
Can anyone make use of a ticket to the Black Curriculum conference TOMORROW? We have a spare one due to unwell colleague #EduSky #AntiRacism
Fab to see a Museum on Wheels from The Wilson museum (Cheltenham) in my local library today. Getting hands on history can inspire curiosity - it certainly did for my son who had lots of questions! #historyteacher #EduSky Blog link below 👇
Super proud of my son getting his Half Marathon wristband at Junior Parkrun this morning 😍 #Parkrun #loveParkrun
This is a remarkable document for a mainstream media outlet to publish. (gift link) wapo.st/3IRLZn6
60,000 Gazans have been killed. 18,500 were children. These are their names.
Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one per hour since the war began.
wapo.st
Super proud of a student from my school for writing this blog for @histassoc.bsky.social - onebighistorydepartment.com/2025/07/28/g... #historyteacher #SEND #edusky #OBHD
GCSEs, Neurodiversity and what exam boards can do to help
Written by Fergus, a Year 11 student from a grammar school in Gloucestershire The symptoms started immediately. I felt sick; alarm bells bonged in my head. I also experienced what can only be descr…
onebighistorydepartment.com
Did a little local litter picking with my son this afternoon. A great free and impactful activity for families My son loves it 😊 🚮♻️🌎
An excellent blog for DEI leads in schools - www.diverseeducators.co.uk/what-ive-lea... #DiverseEd #diversity #inclusion #EduSky
What I’ve Learned About DEI and Education Since Founding Inclusion Labs | Diverse Educators
Inclusion is never about just schools. It’s always been about society.
diverseeducators.co.uk
Strong start to this book - evocative language and fascinating to me as a History teacher and veteran #historyteacher #amreading #booksky
Delighted to deliver hundreds of books to the Children’s Book Project today after a hugely successful book donation drive at school! The picture shows less than a quarter of the books we donated altogether 📚 A great charity and super easy to organise a collection - childrensbookproject.co.uk
This could be really useful for A Level History coursework #historyteacher
Institute of Historical Research@ihr.bsky.social · last yr.We’ve launched a new collection of openly accessible videos, Interviews with Historians, in which prominent 20th century historians reflect on their lives and professional practices. Access the collection here: www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
