Sasha Smith
@sashasmith.bsky.social
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.
Gorgeous afternoon on the Viking Way, walking in muddy fields in brilliant winter sun. A lovely way to end an amazing year!
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Gorgeous afternoon on the Viking Way, walking in muddy fields in brilliant winter sun. A lovely way to end an amazing year!
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Here's the first in a series of posts looking in detail at the workshops for the Schools History Project's Developing Teachers' Conference, Sat Jan 31st '26. Kicking us off is the SHP legend, Dale Banham, who'll be helping you to motivate your secondary history students #DTC26
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Here's the first in a series of posts looking in detail at the workshops for the Schools History Project's Developing Teachers' Conference, Sat Jan 31st '26. Kicking us off is the SHP legend, Dale Banham, who'll be helping you to motivate your secondary history students #DTC26
That’s my first 6 months on SLT done. In that time I’ve worked and become friends with an amazing team made changes, finished an MA, published a 3 year research report, turned 40, and just when the end of term was in sight, survived two Ofsteds in the last two weeks before Christmas. What a ride!!
December 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
That’s my first 6 months on SLT done. In that time I’ve worked and become friends with an amazing team made changes, finished an MA, published a 3 year research report, turned 40, and just when the end of term was in sight, survived two Ofsteds in the last two weeks before Christmas. What a ride!!
Excited to see Carmel’s new book available to pre-order. In the basket, and looking forward to the release in April. Carmel’s experience in the classroom is unreal, and I can’t wait to read this treasure trove of wisdom. Proud of you @carmelbones.bsky.social 👏🏼
December 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Excited to see Carmel’s new book available to pre-order. In the basket, and looking forward to the release in April. Carmel’s experience in the classroom is unreal, and I can’t wait to read this treasure trove of wisdom. Proud of you @carmelbones.bsky.social 👏🏼
Huge congratulations to Sarah and Andrea on their Teaching History article. Great example of how we can champion lesser known voices in history, on this occasion, and so pleased to see the ESIS report being put into action. 👏🏼 @sehartsmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Huge congratulations to Sarah and Andrea on their Teaching History article. Great example of how we can champion lesser known voices in history, on this occasion, and so pleased to see the ESIS report being put into action. 👏🏼 @sehartsmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
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New post - a write up of the key points from my recent @1972shp.bsky.social talk on historical writing at the Yorkshire History forum in November.
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Improving historical writing
Strategies and ideas to develop writing at both Key Stage 3 and GCSE
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December 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
New post - a write up of the key points from my recent @1972shp.bsky.social talk on historical writing at the Yorkshire History forum in November.
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📖 We are delighted to celebrate the launch of LSHH historian Jon Coburn’s new book, Not Just a Housewife: Women Strike for Peace and the Cold War Women’s Peace Movement! 📖
www.umasspress.com/978162534887...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📖 We are delighted to celebrate the launch of LSHH historian Jon Coburn’s new book, Not Just a Housewife: Women Strike for Peace and the Cold War Women’s Peace Movement! 📖
www.umasspress.com/978162534887...
www.umasspress.com/978162534887...
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Hammered on most listened by my 8 year olds love of K-Pop demon hunters and Hamilton, but where it’s my music, it appears I’m the same age as my parents. A strong year 🤦🏻♀️
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Hammered on most listened by my 8 year olds love of K-Pop demon hunters and Hamilton, but where it’s my music, it appears I’m the same age as my parents. A strong year 🤦🏻♀️
So disappointed to receive an email from Girlguiding stating that as of today they are no longer trans inclusive. Such a blow to what had been such an inclusive organisation, and such a sad indictment of the times we are living through.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
So disappointed to receive an email from Girlguiding stating that as of today they are no longer trans inclusive. Such a blow to what had been such an inclusive organisation, and such a sad indictment of the times we are living through.
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Have you got 49 seconds to spare? Check out our latest promo video for @1972shp.bsky.social's Developing Teachers' Conference, 31/01/26. Early Bird Tickets available from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #skystorians #historyeducation #edusky
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DTC26 promo
YouTube video by Schools History Project
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December 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Have you got 49 seconds to spare? Check out our latest promo video for @1972shp.bsky.social's Developing Teachers' Conference, 31/01/26. Early Bird Tickets available from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #skystorians #historyeducation #edusky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4s6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4s6...
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‘Won’t Challenging Texts Discourage Young Readers?’ By Prof Tim Shanahan
“Rather than reducing the demands of the curriculum, teachers should offer pedagogical & emotional supports toward mitigating the difficulty and encouraging persistence in its face.”
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/wont-ch...
“Rather than reducing the demands of the curriculum, teachers should offer pedagogical & emotional supports toward mitigating the difficulty and encouraging persistence in its face.”
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/wont-ch...
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
‘Won’t Challenging Texts Discourage Young Readers?’ By Prof Tim Shanahan
“Rather than reducing the demands of the curriculum, teachers should offer pedagogical & emotional supports toward mitigating the difficulty and encouraging persistence in its face.”
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/wont-ch...
“Rather than reducing the demands of the curriculum, teachers should offer pedagogical & emotional supports toward mitigating the difficulty and encouraging persistence in its face.”
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/wont-ch...
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@justice2history.bsky.social have a new book coming out in collaboration with Katie Donnington and Nick Draper. It is now available for free download: discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
@justice2history.bsky.social have a new book coming out in collaboration with Katie Donnington and Nick Draper. It is now available for free download: discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
Sunday afternoon checking out fairy circles before sunset.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sunday afternoon checking out fairy circles before sunset.
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Another wonderful free event coming up from the North East teacher branch of @histassoc.bsky.social featuring the brilliant @mrmayhew.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-bur... #history #historyteacher
Beyond Burnt Cakes and Beserkers: Why the Saxons And Vikings Matter
Audience: KS2-5
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November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Another wonderful free event coming up from the North East teacher branch of @histassoc.bsky.social featuring the brilliant @mrmayhew.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-bur... #history #historyteacher
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✨ History isn’t complete if half the population is missing
@sashasmith.bsky.social & @katemossewriter.bsky.social join the Reteach #Podcast to reveal:
❗59% of KS3 lessons feature no women
❗Only 5% of schools teach a named woman in every period
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3YtK...
@sashasmith.bsky.social & @katemossewriter.bsky.social join the Reteach #Podcast to reveal:
❗59% of KS3 lessons feature no women
❗Only 5% of schools teach a named woman in every period
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3YtK...
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
✨ History isn’t complete if half the population is missing
@sashasmith.bsky.social & @katemossewriter.bsky.social join the Reteach #Podcast to reveal:
❗59% of KS3 lessons feature no women
❗Only 5% of schools teach a named woman in every period
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3YtK...
@sashasmith.bsky.social & @katemossewriter.bsky.social join the Reteach #Podcast to reveal:
❗59% of KS3 lessons feature no women
❗Only 5% of schools teach a named woman in every period
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3YtK...
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Please 🙏 have a listen! So important @reteachuk.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social @sashasmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
Please 🙏 have a listen! So important @reteachuk.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social @sashasmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
RETEACH HISTORY S03E06 - With Kate Mosse and Sasha Smith on History is a pendulum
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November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Please 🙏 have a listen! So important @reteachuk.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social @sashasmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
Please 🙏 have a listen! So important @reteachuk.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social @sashasmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
As ever, Alex’s thoughtful commentary makes for interesting reading.
World Class or Bottom of the Class? A Deep Dive into the Curriculum and Assessment Review
It's taken a while to digest but here are my initial thoughts on the Review and its implications for schools and school History #historyteacher #EduSky #CurriculumReview
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It's taken a while to digest but here are my initial thoughts on the Review and its implications for schools and school History #historyteacher #EduSky #CurriculumReview
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As ever, Alex’s thoughtful commentary makes for interesting reading.
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'Ofsted needs to instigate a serious, open debate about what consistency really means – and be honest about what would be lost if consistency becomes the ultimate goal'
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/theres-a-sweet-spot-to-be-found-in-setting-inspection-consistency/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/theres-a-sweet-spot-to-be-found-in-setting-inspection-consistency/
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
'Ofsted needs to instigate a serious, open debate about what consistency really means – and be honest about what would be lost if consistency becomes the ultimate goal'
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/theres-a-sweet-spot-to-be-found-in-setting-inspection-consistency/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/theres-a-sweet-spot-to-be-found-in-setting-inspection-consistency/
Yesterday’s webinar if were in school/teaching so unable to watch live. schoolsweek.co.uk/watch-becky-...
Under the CAR Bonnet: Watch Becky Francis webinar
Review chair covers EBacc language concerns, progress 8 reforms, RE consensus and more
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Yesterday’s webinar if were in school/teaching so unable to watch live. schoolsweek.co.uk/watch-becky-...
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"The challenging but necessary approach is to teach them proper use. This means explicit lessons on privacy settings, responsible digital communication, and how to put the phone away when focus is required." 🙌🏼🙌🏼
'The real debate isn't whether to manage phones; it’s whether a blanket, national prohibition is a genuine solution or merely a symbolic surrender that distracts from the deeper work of education'
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/banning-phones-in-schools-is-a-lazy-opt-out/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/banning-phones-in-schools-is-a-lazy-opt-out/
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
"The challenging but necessary approach is to teach them proper use. This means explicit lessons on privacy settings, responsible digital communication, and how to put the phone away when focus is required." 🙌🏼🙌🏼
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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...
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Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report – response
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November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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...
This made for a really interesting read from @gracepengelly.bsky.social
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Millennial Politics has come of Age
3 things to understand about my generation
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November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This made for a really interesting read from @gracepengelly.bsky.social
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🚨BIG day on the BLOG🚨
MY 100th POST‼️
Never thought I'd get to 10, let alone 100.😮
A new blog for #ITT #ECT #mentors #coaches on setting meaningful targets for their #mentees. Particularly helpful for #ITAP follow-up!
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MY 100th POST‼️
Never thought I'd get to 10, let alone 100.😮
A new blog for #ITT #ECT #mentors #coaches on setting meaningful targets for their #mentees. Particularly helpful for #ITAP follow-up!
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2025/11/03/s...
#TeacherEducation
Setting granular targets for beginning teachers
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Saima’s teaching practice placement is well underway, and she is getting used to the pattern of her teaching week and her regular mentor meetings. Things …
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November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨BIG day on the BLOG🚨
MY 100th POST‼️
Never thought I'd get to 10, let alone 100.😮
A new blog for #ITT #ECT #mentors #coaches on setting meaningful targets for their #mentees. Particularly helpful for #ITAP follow-up!
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2025/11/03/s...
#TeacherEducation
MY 100th POST‼️
Never thought I'd get to 10, let alone 100.😮
A new blog for #ITT #ECT #mentors #coaches on setting meaningful targets for their #mentees. Particularly helpful for #ITAP follow-up!
uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2025/11/03/s...
#TeacherEducation