Andy Bull
@andyjbull.bsky.social
PGCE history course leader at Sheffield Hallam University. School adviser with RoSIS and SYTH. Practising educationalist, husband, father, guitarist. Generally just practising.
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‘However, the removal of the EBacc measure, coupled with the Government’s proposed changes to Progress 8, puts the humanities in direct competition with each other and with the arts.’ Glad to see the HA aligning with @britishacademy.bsky.social on this: humanities AND arts, not either/or, surely?
The Government have published the Curriculum and Assessment Review report and their own response. We have a short statement expressing our views.
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ne...
www.history.org.uk/secondary/ne...
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report – response
www.history.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
‘However, the removal of the EBacc measure, coupled with the Government’s proposed changes to Progress 8, puts the humanities in direct competition with each other and with the arts.’ Glad to see the HA aligning with @britishacademy.bsky.social on this: humanities AND arts, not either/or, surely?
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October is Black History Month in the UK. Amplify Black voices with our curated collection of essential stories from across the globe.
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#BookSky #History @bloomsburyhist.bsky.social
📚💡 https://bit.ly/4poaSHJ
#BookSky #History @bloomsburyhist.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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The US & UK special relationship in perfect visual encapsulation
September 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The US & UK special relationship in perfect visual encapsulation
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Can I have an inquiry as well over the photocopier getting jammed, somebody else being in the toilet when I was in a rush and then the projector remote control needing a new battery, all in the build up to one lesson the other day? Must be sabotage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump demands inquiry over UN 'triple sabotage'
The US president called the incidents that included an escalator and teleprompter mishap "a real disgrace".
www.bbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Can I have an inquiry as well over the photocopier getting jammed, somebody else being in the toilet when I was in a rush and then the projector remote control needing a new battery, all in the build up to one lesson the other day? Must be sabotage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Publication day is here for our @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report: ‘The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum’ a nationwide research project into the representation and teaching of women in the KS3 history curriculum
endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-pro...
endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-pro...
Sexism in the History Curriculum - End Sexism in Schools
End Sexism In School’s second crowd research project is looking into the History curriculum taught at KS3 (years 7-9) in England and Wales.
endsexisminschools.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Publication day is here for our @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report: ‘The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum’ a nationwide research project into the representation and teaching of women in the KS3 history curriculum
endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-pro...
endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-pro...
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen America so embarrassed in front of the entire world.
September 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever seen America so embarrassed in front of the entire world.
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He wouldn't know London if it "slapped him across the face with a wet kipper."
September 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
He wouldn't know London if it "slapped him across the face with a wet kipper."
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Ofsted has been accused of 'mission creep' after it emerged new inspections will mark down teacher training providers that allow the use of 'discredited' research – with the watchdog refusing to say what studies would fall into this category
schoolsweek.co.uk/row-over-new...
schoolsweek.co.uk/row-over-new...
Row over new Ofsted ‘high-quality’ research checks
New inspections will judge teacher trainers down if use of 'discredited research' isn't tackled
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ofsted has been accused of 'mission creep' after it emerged new inspections will mark down teacher training providers that allow the use of 'discredited' research – with the watchdog refusing to say what studies would fall into this category
schoolsweek.co.uk/row-over-new...
schoolsweek.co.uk/row-over-new...
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Starting your teacher training? Welcome!
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
September 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Starting your teacher training? Welcome!
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
The HA is more than a resource – we’re your professional home. From your first lesson to leadership, we’re here with:
Classroom resources
CPD & webinars
A supportive community
Join as a trainee teacher member today.
#HATrainees #HistoryTeachers #HAcommunity
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Live footage of historians these days
a man is playing a game of frog dog at a carnival
Alt: a man playing Whac-A-Mole
media.tenor.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Live footage of historians these days
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We are delighted to announce that Sheffield has been selected as one of five UK cities to host British Art Show 10!
The British Art Show is one of the UK’s most significant touring exhibition of contemporary art. The show will tour to Sheffield in October 2027.
More here: lnkd.in/eM9WuVmk
The British Art Show is one of the UK’s most significant touring exhibition of contemporary art. The show will tour to Sheffield in October 2027.
More here: lnkd.in/eM9WuVmk
August 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are delighted to announce that Sheffield has been selected as one of five UK cities to host British Art Show 10!
The British Art Show is one of the UK’s most significant touring exhibition of contemporary art. The show will tour to Sheffield in October 2027.
More here: lnkd.in/eM9WuVmk
The British Art Show is one of the UK’s most significant touring exhibition of contemporary art. The show will tour to Sheffield in October 2027.
More here: lnkd.in/eM9WuVmk
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I will be back at the Edinburgh Fringe in August with my new show. Join me: assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/952...
June 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I will be back at the Edinburgh Fringe in August with my new show. Join me: assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/952...
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Student perceptions of history
We’re inviting GCSE and A-level students to take part in a quick survey about their views on history and future careers. By sharing their perspectives, students will help shape more relevant, inspiring support for careers linked to history.
shorturl.at/SseM6
We’re inviting GCSE and A-level students to take part in a quick survey about their views on history and future careers. By sharing their perspectives, students will help shape more relevant, inspiring support for careers linked to history.
shorturl.at/SseM6
July 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Student perceptions of history
We’re inviting GCSE and A-level students to take part in a quick survey about their views on history and future careers. By sharing their perspectives, students will help shape more relevant, inspiring support for careers linked to history.
shorturl.at/SseM6
We’re inviting GCSE and A-level students to take part in a quick survey about their views on history and future careers. By sharing their perspectives, students will help shape more relevant, inspiring support for careers linked to history.
shorturl.at/SseM6
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Your annual reminder that some have always vehemently opposed school history which encourages young people to develop their own ideas about the past and see history as a form of knowledge. It just reminds me though how important the changes @1972shp.bsky.social has brought have been! #historyteacher
July 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Your annual reminder that some have always vehemently opposed school history which encourages young people to develop their own ideas about the past and see history as a form of knowledge. It just reminds me though how important the changes @1972shp.bsky.social has brought have been! #historyteacher
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Saw this today, cracking film 😊
The Ballad of Wallis Island is a gorgeous little instant classic. I laughed hard, I wept, I sighed — such a beautiful film. Go see it in cinemas, and support a charming UK indie
June 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Saw this today, cracking film 😊
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I can't think of a better team to write this book. Congrats @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social and @egcarr.bsky.social . History teachers- please do check it out.
After two days supporting a wonderful history team, it feels especially meaningful to arrive home to find this on my doorstep - a printed copy of the book I’ve co-authored!
@hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
#HistoryEducation #HistoryTeachers #InternationalTeaching #EdChat
@hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
#HistoryEducation #HistoryTeachers #InternationalTeaching #EdChat
June 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I can't think of a better team to write this book. Congrats @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social and @egcarr.bsky.social . History teachers- please do check it out.
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Finally hit full in the face with Chat GPT generated final essays in one of my classes. I thought I had proofed things by requiring only sources from inside my course modules, citations, quotes, etc. but am seeing hallucinated citations (for book titles that don't exist). Unrelievedly depressing.
May 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Finally hit full in the face with Chat GPT generated final essays in one of my classes. I thought I had proofed things by requiring only sources from inside my course modules, citations, quotes, etc. but am seeing hallucinated citations (for book titles that don't exist). Unrelievedly depressing.
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Love listening to @salwilson11.bsky.social taking about environment in the curriculum. #haconf25
May 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Love listening to @salwilson11.bsky.social taking about environment in the curriculum. #haconf25
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I've been saying to HE people for the last four years that they're going to have to go back to written exams and I always get a look that I've learnt means "do you have any idea how much of a faff/expense that is"?
I suspect ChatGPT will kill MOOCs and further raise demand for elite (and elitist) higher education with tutorials and all kinds of expensive labor that university administrators will hate.
I feel like in-person instruction still has lots of pedagogical tools to help kids learn. 25 years later I remember the questions I muffed in front of class when I got called on.
But online instruction feels incredibly cooked (and as others have reported AI is even creating fake students).
But online instruction feels incredibly cooked (and as others have reported AI is even creating fake students).
May 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I've been saying to HE people for the last four years that they're going to have to go back to written exams and I always get a look that I've learnt means "do you have any idea how much of a faff/expense that is"?
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Great article from @samgibbs.bsky.social. Restriction of teacher autonomy & lowering of expectations (by some) for #ITT students to deliverers of 100% preplanned materials is hugely problematic for retention & succession planning.
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2021/07/14/t...
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May 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Great article from @samgibbs.bsky.social. Restriction of teacher autonomy & lowering of expectations (by some) for #ITT students to deliverers of 100% preplanned materials is hugely problematic for retention & succession planning.
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2021/07/14/t...
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uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2021/07/14/t...
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Excited to announce we are looking for a history teacher to join our team, contribute to our curriculum and teach across kS3,4 and 5.
Deadline is teusday 6th June, so a slightly tight turnaround. I am happy to answer any question via dm or in linked email.
www.waleshigh.com/jobs/teacher...
Deadline is teusday 6th June, so a slightly tight turnaround. I am happy to answer any question via dm or in linked email.
www.waleshigh.com/jobs/teacher...
Teacher of History – Wales High School
www.waleshigh.com
May 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Excited to announce we are looking for a history teacher to join our team, contribute to our curriculum and teach across kS3,4 and 5.
Deadline is teusday 6th June, so a slightly tight turnaround. I am happy to answer any question via dm or in linked email.
www.waleshigh.com/jobs/teacher...
Deadline is teusday 6th June, so a slightly tight turnaround. I am happy to answer any question via dm or in linked email.
www.waleshigh.com/jobs/teacher...
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This Department for Education short course on ‘Supporting reading in secondary school’ is an excellent free resource with useful video to build understanding for this crucial area:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
April 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
This Department for Education short course on ‘Supporting reading in secondary school’ is an excellent free resource with useful video to build understanding for this crucial area:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...