RETEACH

About RETEACH

Authors, trainers and ex-teachers Carmel Bones and Kit Marie Rackley discuss hot topics and untraditional approaches to empower teachers to Reteach History and Geography. This podcast offers an easy way to expand subject knowledge through friendly chats, spot POVs to perk your and your students' interest, and practical tips. You can find Reteach History at reteach.org.uk/subject/history and Reteach Geography at reteach.org.uk/subject/geography You can also find Carmel at carmelbones.co.uk and Kit Marie at geogramblings.com Produced by Michal Trzcinski

Publisher

RETEACH

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Apr 2023

Latest episode

13 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Nov 2025

   RETEACH HISTORY S03E06 - With Kate Mosse and Sasha Smith on History is a pendulum

   In this episode, our host Carmel is joined by best‑selling author Kate Mosse and Assistant Headteacher and ESIS History Chair Sasha Smith to examine representation, inclusion, and meaningful reform in schools. Anchored by the release of the Curriculum Review Report, the End Sexism in Schools Report, and Kate Mosse’s A Feminist History for Every Day of the Year, the conversation explores how curriculum choices shape who is seen, whose stories are told, and what actions drive real change. Together we explore the challenges of a male‑dominated curriculum, highlight overlooked women’s stories, and share practical strategies and resources for teachers. The conversation emphasises intersectionality, resilience, and the importance of systemic change, while celebrating the growing movement among educators to make history more inclusive and relevant for all students. Highlights Why seeing women across the curriculum changes what girls imagine is possible and what all students understand about the past. Key findings from the End Sexism in Schools report (https://endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-projects/sexism-in-the-history-curriculum/): widespread absence of named women in lessons and across subject specifications. Practical classroom approaches: weave women into existing topics; re-examine power beyond rulers; use material culture and local examples; expand source bases to reveal “hidden” female voices. The role of resilience in women’s stories and how those narratives can empower students to act. Green shoots: teachers already teaching lesser-known women; free resources available from Reteach (https://reteach.org.uk/?s=women&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_process&et_pb_include_pages=yes&et_pb_include_posts=yes); ongoing conversations with exam boards and historians about reform. Resources & Links Reteach Resources: free, national‑curriculum‑aligned, ready‑to‑teach materials that introduce fresh perspectives and promote diverse voices. End Sexism in Schools (https://endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-projects/sexism-in-the-history-curriculum/): The Great History Heist report and curriculum mapping exposing women’s underrepresentation in KS3 history and offering suggested named women, topic‑aligned role examples, classroom prompts and downloadable resources for teachers Kate Mosse: A Feminist History for Every Day of the Year (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/kate-mosse/feminist-history-for-every-day-of-the-year/9781529066227). A classroom-friendly entries and essays for discussion. Books discussed A Feminist History for Every Day of the Year - Kate Mosse. (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/kate-mosse/feminist-history-for-every-day-of-the-year/9781529066227) Warrior Queens and Quiet Revolutionaries - Kate Mosse (referenced for background and classroom uses). (https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/history/kate-mosse-warrior-queens) Who this episode is for History teachers at every career stage, department leaders, curriculum leads, teacher-trainers, parents, and anyone who cares about teaching a fuller, more inclusive past. 📚 For full access to tools, ideas and support: Visit ⁠⁠reteach.org.uk⁠⁠ (https://reteach.org.uk/ ) 🔔 Follow us on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ (https://x.com/reteach_uk), ⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠ (https://bsky.app/profile/reteachuk.bsky.social), ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071182277776) or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/reteach_uk/)

2. 

   23 Oct 2025

   RETEACH HISTORY S03E05 - Will Bayley-Watson and Paula Worth on Navigating the Complexities of Curriculum Design

   In this episode, our host Carmel is joined by Will Bailey-Watson and Paula Worth to explore the complexities of curriculum design and crafting inquiry questions in history education. Drawing on their contributions to a new teaching guide, the discussion covers the use of metaphors in curriculum planning, the challenges of balancing content and engagement, and the importance of teacher agency. Practical strategies and personal experiences highlight the ongoing, collaborative, and creative nature of designing meaningful history curricula that inspire both teachers and students. Highlights Why curriculum design is never finished and why that’s a strength. How metaphors like the chef, the architect, or the TV producer help teachers think creatively about planning and sequencing lessons. Paula Worth on avoiding “dodgy questions” and crafting inquiries that truly puzzle and engage students. The challenge of keeping inquiry design rooted in real historical scholarship. Why teacher creativity and choice are essential and worth fighting for. Resources & Links Reteach Resources: Free classroom materials, curriculum ideas, and subject knowledge support: reteach.org.uk (https://reteach.org.uk) The Whitechapel murders of 1888 from the victims’ perspective (https://reteach.org.uk/subject/history/the-whitechapel-murders-of-1888-from-the-victims-perspective/) Written by Will Bailey-Watson. Meanwhile Elsewhere (https://meanwhileelsewhereinhistory.wordpress.com/) – Curriculum design platform founded by Will Bailey Watson. Books discussed: A Practical Guide to Teaching History in the Secondary School (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Teaching-History-Secondary-Routledge/dp/1032393548) (2nd edition, Routledge, 2025) Who this episode is for History teachers at every career stage, department leaders, ITT trainees and anyone interested in strengthening history education in schools. 📚 For full access to tools, ideas and support: Visit ⁠reteach.org.uk⁠ (https://reteach.org.uk/ ) 🔔 Follow us on ⁠X⁠ (https://x.com/reteach_uk), ⁠BlueSky⁠ (https://bsky.app/profile/reteachuk.bsky.social), ⁠Facebook⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071182277776) or ⁠Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reteach_uk/)

3. 

   16 Oct 2025

   RETEACH HISTORY SE03E04 - Making History Matter With Mel Jones and Dan Lyndon-Cohen

   In this episode of Reteach History, our host Carmel speaks with two of the history‑teaching community’s most influential figures: Mel Jones (Education Manager, Historical Association) and Dan Lyndon-Cohen (Director, Schools History Project). We trace the origins and missions of the HA and SHP, unpack why relevance is central to classroom history, and share practical ways teachers and students can get involved with subject this wonderful associations, CPD and conferences. Highlights Why the Historical Association was founded in 1906 and how it supports teachers today. The Schools History Project’s founding questions from the 1970s: making history meaningful and promoting student participation. Practical routes for teachers to contribute: journals, Teach Fellowships, crowdsourced resources, competitions and conference bursaries. How local history, curriculum projects and university partnerships help keep teaching up to date. Behind‑the‑scenes on HA and SHP conferences, regional hubs and opportunities for early‑career teachers. Resources & links Historical Association: CPD, Teaching History journal, Teach Fellowships and competitions. Schools History Project: curriculum paths, summer conference and OCRB partnership. Recommended listening: Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb On What is History Teaching Now (https://open.spotify.com/episode/74L56zywfL5oxPFSbrowig?si=UaSgee8vQWmTeFeRK8HQbw ) Who this episode is for History teachers at every career stage, department leaders, ITT trainees and anyone interested in strengthening history education in schools. 📚 For full access to tools, ideas and support: Visit reteach.org.uk (https://reteach.org.uk/ ) 🔔 Follow us on X (https://x.com/reteach_uk), BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/reteachuk.bsky.social), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071182277776) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reteach_uk/)

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