Teaching Medieval Women
@teachmedwomen.bsky.social
TMW is a collaborative project between teachers and academics looking to encourage and support the teaching of medieval women in school History lessons.
https://teachingmedievalwomen.org/
https://teachingmedievalwomen.org/
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Eagerly awaiting the launch of Labour’s plan to tackle the national emergency of violence against women and girls next week.
It’s looking like there will be a focus on prevention, boys and the school curriculum. However we fear a gender balanced curriculum will be overlooked once again.
It’s looking like there will be a focus on prevention, boys and the school curriculum. However we fear a gender balanced curriculum will be overlooked once again.
December 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Eagerly awaiting the launch of Labour’s plan to tackle the national emergency of violence against women and girls next week.
It’s looking like there will be a focus on prevention, boys and the school curriculum. However we fear a gender balanced curriculum will be overlooked once again.
It’s looking like there will be a focus on prevention, boys and the school curriculum. However we fear a gender balanced curriculum will be overlooked once again.
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Excited to be in @histassoc.bsky.social latest TH201 Triumphs Show on shining a light on E.Eur history with Jadwiga of Poland.
Honoured to be in it, definite history teacher bucket list moment.
Honoured to be in it, definite history teacher bucket list moment.
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Excited to be in @histassoc.bsky.social latest TH201 Triumphs Show on shining a light on E.Eur history with Jadwiga of Poland.
Honoured to be in it, definite history teacher bucket list moment.
Honoured to be in it, definite history teacher bucket list moment.
There's a shout out to @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social's research for TMW in today's @thetimes.com. You can read the full article Natasha wrote right now for free via @uk.theconversation.com: theconversation.com/women-are-st...
December 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
There's a shout out to @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social's research for TMW in today's @thetimes.com. You can read the full article Natasha wrote right now for free via @uk.theconversation.com: theconversation.com/women-are-st...
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"Of the 991 history exam questions set in 2023, 357 featured a named individual, but only 31 were women – and nine of those were references to Elizabeth I or her reign."
Dr Natasha R. Hodgson of Nottingham Trent University writes this week in The Conversation bit.ly/49ZqTiq
Dr Natasha R. Hodgson of Nottingham Trent University writes this week in The Conversation bit.ly/49ZqTiq
Women are still absent from how history is taught and assessed in England
Over a third of GCSE, AS and A-level exam papers in 2023 made no mention of women at all.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
"Of the 991 history exam questions set in 2023, 357 featured a named individual, but only 31 were women – and nine of those were references to Elizabeth I or her reign."
Dr Natasha R. Hodgson of Nottingham Trent University writes this week in The Conversation bit.ly/49ZqTiq
Dr Natasha R. Hodgson of Nottingham Trent University writes this week in The Conversation bit.ly/49ZqTiq
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Earlier this year, Natasha spoke on this subject in a Royal Historical Society lecture - 'Dangerous Journeys: Framing Women’s Movement in the Medieval World’ - the recording of which is available here bit.ly/3MjdpnS
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
December 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Earlier this year, Natasha spoke on this subject in a Royal Historical Society lecture - 'Dangerous Journeys: Framing Women’s Movement in the Medieval World’ - the recording of which is available here bit.ly/3MjdpnS
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
TMW's Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social on the absence of women in History GCSE and A Level exam papers in today's @uk.theconversation.com, what this means for students, and the need for curriculum and assessment reform @departmentforedu.bsky.social
Recent research carried out by the Teaching Medieval Women group supported by NTU, shows that women are critically underrepresented in History assessments in English secondary schools at GCSE and A-Level: theconversation.com/women-are-st...
Women are still absent from how history is taught and assessed in England
Over a third of GCSE, AS and A-level exam papers in 2023 made no mention of women at all.
theconversation.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
TMW's Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social on the absence of women in History GCSE and A Level exam papers in today's @uk.theconversation.com, what this means for students, and the need for curriculum and assessment reform @departmentforedu.bsky.social
Following on from the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report, the Mirror has compiled some examples of historic women to include in school History lessons.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Hollywood icon who secretly invented anti-missile systems and Wifi
Women are missing from the vast majority of English history lessons - so we asked our panel of experts about which female figures we should all learn about at school
www.mirror.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Following on from the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report, the Mirror has compiled some examples of historic women to include in school History lessons.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social also talked more about the findings of the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report in the following Tes article.
Most key stage 3 history lessons don’t feature any women, research shows. Teachers tell Tes about the changes they are making to address this gender imbalance in the curriculum
Why are women missing from school history?
The extent to which history lessons ignore female figures has been revealed by new research. Here, teachers share the changes they are making to address this gender imbalance
www.tes.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social also talked more about the findings of the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report in the following Tes article.
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Earlier this year, @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social - one of the authorial team on this new report - wrote for the Royal Historical Society on this subject bit.ly/4nNLsSn and her important work for @teachmedwomen.bsky.social
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
September 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Earlier this year, @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social - one of the authorial team on this new report - wrote for the Royal Historical Society on this subject bit.ly/4nNLsSn and her important work for @teachmedwomen.bsky.social
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
Yesterday TMW's own Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social spoke with Naga Munchetty and Shalina Patel on @bbc5live.bsky.social about the recent @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report on the limited representation of women in the History curriculum. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (starts at 2:19:35)
Naga Munchetty - 01/10/2025 - BBC Sounds
Naga Munchetty speaks to Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Care Minister Stephen Kinnock.
bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Yesterday TMW's own Natasha Hodgson @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social spoke with Naga Munchetty and Shalina Patel on @bbc5live.bsky.social about the recent @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report on the limited representation of women in the History curriculum. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (starts at 2:19:35)
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Immensely proud to be part of the incredible team who authored this report! The 'Great History Heist' presents results from a national survey of the teaching of women in History at KS3, and suggests pathways for improving the systemic barriers affecting representation in the classroom.
We’re launching the results of our research into gender balance in the History curriculum today.
The report - The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum - found only 12% of History lessons feature women as their main focus. 59% featured no women at all.
The report - The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum - found only 12% of History lessons feature women as their main focus. 59% featured no women at all.
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 8:00 AM
Immensely proud to be part of the incredible team who authored this report! The 'Great History Heist' presents results from a national survey of the teaching of women in History at KS3, and suggests pathways for improving the systemic barriers affecting representation in the classroom.
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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...
Be sure also to read more about the End Sexism in Schools's report in today's Guardian.
Thank you to @theguardian.com for covering our report into what’s taught in History lessons at Key Stage 3. Spoiler: mostly men. It’s time to end sexism in schools.
School history lessons minimise the role of women, report finds
Campaigners say key stage 3 curriculum plays to misogny and teaches a ‘false version of the past’
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Be sure also to read more about the End Sexism in Schools's report in today's Guardian.
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Thank you to @theguardian.com for covering our report into what’s taught in History lessons at Key Stage 3. Spoiler: mostly men. It’s time to end sexism in schools.
School history lessons minimise the role of women, report finds
Campaigners say key stage 3 curriculum plays to misogny and teaches a ‘false version of the past’
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Thank you to @theguardian.com for covering our report into what’s taught in History lessons at Key Stage 3. Spoiler: mostly men. It’s time to end sexism in schools.
Be sure to check out End Sexism in Schools's latest report on the limited teaching of women in KS3 History lessons. TMW's own Natasha Hodgson (@nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social) was one of the report's co-authors.
We’re launching the results of our research into gender balance in the History curriculum today.
The report - The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum - found only 12% of History lessons feature women as their main focus. 59% featured no women at all.
The report - The Great History Heist: Reclaiming Women’s Place in the History Curriculum - found only 12% of History lessons feature women as their main focus. 59% featured no women at all.
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 7:57 AM
Be sure to check out End Sexism in Schools's latest report on the limited teaching of women in KS3 History lessons. TMW's own Natasha Hodgson (@nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social) was one of the report's co-authors.
In our latest animated short for KS3 History students (and History peeps in general), @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social and @ewoodacre.bsky.social explain 'Corporate Monarchy' (or how monarchs relied on those closest to them to help them rule), using the examples of Töregene Khatun and Eleni of Ethiopia.
Teaching Medieval Women: Corporate Monarchy
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July 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In our latest animated short for KS3 History students (and History peeps in general), @nrhodgson-hist.bsky.social and @ewoodacre.bsky.social explain 'Corporate Monarchy' (or how monarchs relied on those closest to them to help them rule), using the examples of Töregene Khatun and Eleni of Ethiopia.
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An intense 24 hours at #imc2025 — only time I’ve gone the 1 day route. Lovely to see the folks @archumanities.bsky.social & Laura @routledgehistory.bsky.social + enjoyed the craft fair, sessions from Noblewomen Network & Educating Elite Women, chatting @teachmedwomen.bsky.social at the roundtable
July 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
An intense 24 hours at #imc2025 — only time I’ve gone the 1 day route. Lovely to see the folks @archumanities.bsky.social & Laura @routledgehistory.bsky.social + enjoyed the craft fair, sessions from Noblewomen Network & Educating Elite Women, chatting @teachmedwomen.bsky.social at the roundtable
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This last week has been a busy queenly one! Started in Nottingham with @teachmedwomen.bsky.social Then a conference in Paris celebrating Kathleen Wilson-Chevalier + Worth exhibition at the Petit Palais. Ended by examining at a virtual viva in Lisbon, congratulations to Dr @inesolaia.bsky.social!
June 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This last week has been a busy queenly one! Started in Nottingham with @teachmedwomen.bsky.social Then a conference in Paris celebrating Kathleen Wilson-Chevalier + Worth exhibition at the Petit Palais. Ended by examining at a virtual viva in Lisbon, congratulations to Dr @inesolaia.bsky.social!
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Great to see Steve in front of Femina, a wonderful 'must read' book
From Æthelflæd to Tamar of Georgia to Salic Law, it's been a fun, history-packed day for the Teaching Medieval Women team, running a CPD day at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social. Thank you to all who attended and to our speakers for the day ✨ #CPD
June 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Great to see Steve in front of Femina, a wonderful 'must read' book
From Æthelflæd to Tamar of Georgia to Salic Law, it's been a fun, history-packed day for the Teaching Medieval Women team, running a CPD day at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social. Thank you to all who attended and to our speakers for the day ✨ #CPD
June 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
From Æthelflæd to Tamar of Georgia to Salic Law, it's been a fun, history-packed day for the Teaching Medieval Women team, running a CPD day at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social. Thank you to all who attended and to our speakers for the day ✨ #CPD
To whet your appetite ahead of our CPD Day next Monday, one of our speakers, Steve Illingworth, has written a blog post for TMW: teachingmedievalwomen.org/on-teaching-...
June 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
To whet your appetite ahead of our CPD Day next Monday, one of our speakers, Steve Illingworth, has written a blog post for TMW: teachingmedievalwomen.org/on-teaching-...
Only one week to go until our next CPD Day at Nottingham and we still have some spaces to fill!
We have an exciting day planned for attendees with talks on medieval women and culminating in a resource design workshop.
Sign up now via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
We have an exciting day planned for attendees with talks on medieval women and culminating in a resource design workshop.
Sign up now via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
Only two weeks to go until our next CPD day at Nottingham Trent University!
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
June 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Only one week to go until our next CPD Day at Nottingham and we still have some spaces to fill!
We have an exciting day planned for attendees with talks on medieval women and culminating in a resource design workshop.
Sign up now via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
We have an exciting day planned for attendees with talks on medieval women and culminating in a resource design workshop.
Sign up now via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
10 days to go until our next Teaching Medieval Women CPD day at Nottingham!
We have an exciting day planned out for attendees with talks on medieval women from academics and teachers and a resource design workshop to top it off.
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teaching-m...
We have an exciting day planned out for attendees with talks on medieval women from academics and teachers and a resource design workshop to top it off.
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teaching-m...
Only two weeks to go until our next CPD day at Nottingham Trent University!
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
10 days to go until our next Teaching Medieval Women CPD day at Nottingham!
We have an exciting day planned out for attendees with talks on medieval women from academics and teachers and a resource design workshop to top it off.
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teaching-m...
We have an exciting day planned out for attendees with talks on medieval women from academics and teachers and a resource design workshop to top it off.
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teaching-m...
Only two weeks to go until our next CPD day at Nottingham Trent University!
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
June 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Only two weeks to go until our next CPD day at Nottingham Trent University!
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching.
The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...
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A queenly couple of days in London this week! Had a lovely CPD session talking about queen’s lands with my @teachmedwomen.bsky.social colleagues for the GDST on Friday followed by 1536 on stage today—a play where Anne Boleyn became an interesting plot device! 👸
May 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A queenly couple of days in London this week! Had a lovely CPD session talking about queen’s lands with my @teachmedwomen.bsky.social colleagues for the GDST on Friday followed by 1536 on stage today—a play where Anne Boleyn became an interesting plot device! 👸