Empire & Migration event at London Museum Docklands. @justice2history.bsky.social @oblaize.bsky.social and Pam Canning talking about the recent 'A portrait of the teaching of Empire, Migration and Belonging in English secondary schools' report and their teaching. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-...

Cambridge OCR A Level and GCSE History Teacher Network - London Musuem

Cambridge OCR A level and GCSE History Teacher Network. Bringing together teachers with an interest in Empire and Migration.

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Brilliant day at #Soane26. A wealth of excellent sessions (I was fortunate to see @joshvallance.bsky.social &Otis Blaize deliver brilliant talks) and a buzzing community discussing ideas. Great to present alongside @mrsball.bsky.social on scaffolding history using models and explanations

An excellent session by @oblaize.bsky.social on why a diverse and decolonial curriculum matters and the value of connecting local to global histories. Loved the comment about teaching diverse stories not only in diverse settings but across the country because "it’s just good history!". #SHPDTC26

@oblaize.bsky.social sets out some of the fundamental approaches to widening the lens in the History classroom and finding ways to overcome some of the structural barriers that inhibit a truly equitable curriculum

Session B at @1972shp.bsky.social Developing Teachers’ Conference is just starting. Otis Blaize unpacking how we approach diversifying and decolonising the curriculum. Great to see the @uclpress.bsky.social Teaching Slavery book being referenced here #SHPDTC26

Great to see a shout out to the Curriculum PATHS Principles for History Teaching. If you want to find out more do check out our website curriculumpaths.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk

#3 Award winning history teacher @oblaize.bsky.social's workshop will be invaluable for teachers wanting to understand how to effectively and sustainably diversify and decolonise the history curriculum.

🚨 History teachers, we’re back! 🚨 Join us on 7 Feb 2026 for a day of workshops and a nice curry – all for £25. Ten years after the ‘knowledge turn’, we’re exploring what knowledge-rich history teaching looks like today. Presenters & link below 👇

We have curated a record-breaking NINE workshops for secondary teachers, covering a huge range of topics. You won't be surprised that we have an awesome roster of presenters including @fredoxby.bsky.social @petejackson.bsky.social @missrcarter89.bsky.social @oblaize.bsky.social

Looking further forward we host our Developing Teachers' Conference on January 31 2026: We will have 9 secondary workshops and 3 primary workshops featuring legends like @mr-s-tiffany.bsky.social @oblaize.bsky.social @missrcarter89.bsky.social & @msquinnhistory.bsky.social. Tickets on sale v soon!

Big thanks to the @1972shp.bsky.social family for a brilliant #SHP25 conference. Really enjoyed working with @oblaize.bsky.social and everyone who joined our session on Nigeria 1950-1980, Fela Kuti et al. We 'waka, waka, waka' till #SHP26!

Robin Whitburn Abdul Mohamud and @oblaize.bsky.social discussing the start of the Biafran war in their investigation into post-colonial Nigeria #SHP25

Listen to @oblaize.bsky.social he knows what he's talking about! Come and join Otis and Justice2History for their workshop on Decolonisation and the British Empire. Tickets available here SHP Summer Conference 2025 | Leeds Trinity University Online Store share.google/6BoMprddy3g1...

Otis Blaize@oblaize.bsky.social · last yr.

Really looking forward to #SHP25 this year. The line up looks great!

Really looking forward to #SHP25 this year. The line up looks great!

Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · last yr.

Just over a week to get your ticket for #SHP25 and a little reminder of what a fantastic weekend we have lined up for you, kicking off with our Keynote from @corinnefowler.bsky.social! 1 Day, 2 Day and Weekend tickets available from store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata...

Today is Windrush Day, commemorating the contribution of Caribbean migrants to Britain's post-ward economy, culture and society. From the archive, Kennetta Hammond Perry @kennettaperry.bsky.social on critiquing and re-assessing the Windrush Narrative: www.historyworkshop....

Undoing the Work of the Windrush Narrative

In light of the recent "Windrush scandal", Kennetta Hammond Perry asks what aspects of British history are extolled, and which facets remain illegible in popular renditions of the Windrush narrative - and offers up alternative "usable…

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If you want to understand the background to the conflict in Iran, check out our @empirepoduk.bsky.social series on the history of Iran & the Iranian Revolution. From the rise of Cyrus... podcasts.apple.com/az/podcast/9... ... to the Fall of the Shah: podcasts.apple.com/az/podcast/1...

How Britain brought about regime change in Iran in 1953: by overthrowing a democratically elected government in favour of an autocracy after it threatened to nationalise Anglo-Iranian Oil (later BP) & use the revenue to benefit Iranians. www.theguardian.com/world/2020/a...

British spy's account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coup

Interview given by MI6 officer in 1980s was discovered in research for new documentary

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Just finished The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi. Essential reading for understanding the history of the Palestinian struggle.

OTD 1976, students led the Soweto Uprising in South Africa. A recent one from the archive, @yasmartin.bsky.social explores the links between Tanzanian socialism and the anti-apartheid struggle in exile. www.historyworkshop....

The Soweto Uprising and South African Exile in Socialist Tanzania

How did Tanzanian socialist ideas shape the anti-apartheid struggle in the 1970s? Yasmina Martin connects two traditions of African liberation through the ANC's projects of 'self-reliance' in exile.

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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Transatlantic slavery. 4 teachers on the Radio talking about our book. Start 1 hour 11 mins in. @richkhistory.bsky.social @historyrichk.bsky.social @carmelbones.bsky.social @oblaize.bsky.social @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social

UK Black with Ngunan Adamu - 23/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

Music, good vibes and stories from our African and Caribbean communities.

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On Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, here’s some books I’ve read recently that have shaped my understanding of his life and legacy.

Really interesting read. The need for a reset on historical enquiries.

Alex Ford@apf102.bsky.social · last yr.

For me there's something v powerful about how we enable children to understand the forces at work in historical construction and the spaces we offer for pupils to engage with and make sense of these processes. A point I was trying (clumsily) to get at here: www.andallthat.co.uk/blog/how-hav...

Recently finished listening to Zeinab Badawi’s book on Audible - a great overview for anyone interested in African history.

So excited about @1972shp.bsky.social #SHP25. So many brilliant workshops over 3 fantastic days of #historyteacher goodness. Join us for great history and great company PLUS included lunch, coffee and dinner!! www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/summerconf/ SLT friendly flyer attached too!!

Looking forward to getting a copy of this! Important work on the impact of transatlantic slavery and Liverpool’s role in it.

Colin McCormick@colinmccormick.bsky.social · last yr.

OUT NOW! Amazon or Waterstones or email enquiries@cpmmmedia.com Subject: Book order. @katieamery.bsky.social @corinnefowler.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @richkhistory.bsky.social @msquinnhistory.bsky.social @oblaize.bsky.social @justice2history.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social

MASSIVE thanks from me and Katie to all the brilliant teachers who wrote... @cpalmerhistory.bsky.social Eoin Gallagher, Sorcha O'Callaghan, Dan Procter, Sherlon Atkins, @johnhough.bsky.social, Rebecca Chadwick. Out early May @katieamery.bsky.social pls rt

open.spotify.com/episode/15Pm... If anyone is interested in listening to two history teachers talk about Liverpool, slavery and our forthcoming book tune in.

146: History - Liverpool and Transatlantic Slavery with Colin McCormick

North and South Podcasts · Episode

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A pleasure. I attach a blog post. You don't have to read it; but sometimes, as a history teacher, I thought I had the best job in Scotland. georgehharris.blogspot.com/2016/09/teac...

Graduation day. MSc in Learning and Teaching from the University of Oxford. 🎓