Changing Histories for KS3: Fragile Worlds, c.1870–present day

Hugh Richards is head of history at an 11-18 comprehensive secondary school in York. He has a decade of experience in this role, working with a team of specialist teachers on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. He is an honorary fellow of the Historical Association and has led manyworkshops, webinars and CPD programmes. He has guest lectured as partof the University of York PGCE programme. He has authored chapters and sections of various books about education and history teaching, as well as textbook chapters. Hugh has worked as a consultant with schools, academy trusts and local authorities across England. Hugh and the other authors are part of the team that established and leads the Historical Association's Subject Leader Development Programme.

The Changing Histories series is a brilliant resource to support great History teaching. The focus on stories and vivid descriptions of period and place create memorable moments for students that really support historical understanding and, what's more, a love, interest and curiosity about the past. The content is both diverse and comprehensive, ranging from stories about Medieval Africa and Norman Sicily to learning about traditional topics like the Black Death and Elizabeth I in a unique and innovative way. The inclusion of historians who help to shape the narrative, and their appearance in not only the books but also the accompanying Boost digital resources, helps students to really engage with proper and relevant historical scholarship. This new storytelling-centred curriculum will be fantastic for engaging students and encouraging them to continue their study of History at GCSE and beyond. Changing Histories is, quite simply, a must-have resource for all History teachers.