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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 13 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Local History: Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 13 June 2025 to Question 57447 on Local History: Education, how (a) local historians, (b) museums and (c) heritage organisations can contribute to (i) curriculum development and (ii) enrichment in local history education.

Answer

Schools determine which organisations they work with to support the teaching of local history. This can include local historians, museums and heritage organisations.

The Curriculum and Assessment Review carried out extensive engagement with the education sector, including teachers, lecturers, leaders, civil society organisations, students and parents, through its Call for Evidence and roundtable events. This provided an opportunity for bodies and individuals with an interest in local history to contribute to the Review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59916
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local History: Education
Friday, 13 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Education Local history
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk