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This year is the 500th anniversary of the battle of Linlithgow bridge, a pivotal moment in Scottish history, and part of a power struggle for the regency of King James V. To mark the occasion, Linlithgow Civic Trust and Battle 500, alongside local historians, schools and volunteers, have a huge...
This year is the 500th anniversary of the battle of Linlithgow bridge, a pivotal moment in Scottish history, and part of a power struggle for the regency of King James V. To mark the occasion, Linlithgow Civic Trust and Battle 500, alongside local historians, schools and volunteers, have a huge...
I join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone involved in bringing the re-enactment of the battle of Linlithgow bridge to life. As she rightly points out, volunteer organisations like Linlithgow civic trust play a vital part in our living historical memory, allowing us to connect with our heritage. I pay...
I join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone involved in bringing the re-enactment of the battle of Linlithgow bridge to life. As she rightly points out, volunteer organisations like Linlithgow civic trust play a vital part in our living historical memory, allowing us to connect with our heritage. I pay...
That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year-long oral history initiative has trained and empowered local participants to document and celebrate Alloa’s heritage and community spirit through a new documentary film; pays tribute to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the participants, many of whom face barriers such as unemployment, disability, and social isolation, yet have shown outstanding commitment to developing new skills and confidence; commends the organisers and researchers involved for their role in capturing the lived experiences and collective memory of the town; and celebrates this project as a shining example of how community-led storytelling can strengthen social inclusion, pride, and connection.
That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year-long oral history initiative...
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.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support the teaching of local history in schools.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support the teaching of local history in schools.
The national curriculum provides a broad framework within which schools have the flexibility to develop the content of their own curricula. Local history is a compulsory element of the history curriculum across key stages 1 to 3, enabling schools to explore topics relevant to their communities. Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, funded by the Department for Culture Media and Sport, provides continuous professional development support and resources to help schools teach their local history.
The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The Review wants to ensure a rich, broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum that readies young people for life and work. The Review Group published an interim report on 18 March, accessible at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-interim-report.
The Review’s final report with recommendations will be published in the autumn.
That sounds like a great project by schools in my hon. Friend’s constituency, and I am sure they will be pleased that she has raised it in the Commons this morning. Engaging young people in the cultural, industrial and other aspects of the history of their local area is really...
That sounds like a great project by schools in my hon. Friend’s constituency, and I am sure they will be pleased that she has raised it in the Commons this morning. Engaging young people in the cultural, industrial and other aspects of the history of their local area is really...
Last week I had the great privilege of visiting High Spen primary school and Ryton junior school in my constituency, which have been working with local artists on projects
supported by Historic England. High Spen school has launched a mural celebrating local women heroes in its former category D village,...
Last week I had the great privilege of visiting High Spen primary school and Ryton junior school in my constituency, which have been working with local artists on projects
supported by Historic England. High Spen school has launched a mural celebrating local women heroes in its former category D village,...
That this House congratulates the Newport History Group on winning a prestigious Alan Ball Local History Award which recognises outstanding contributions in local history publishing; commends the Group for winning Best Community History Project Publication 2023 for the publication of Lest We Forget, a follow up book to the 2022 Poppy Project book which commemorated 100 years since the unveiling of the Newport War Memorial; recognises that Lest We Forget provides a creative way for people to learn about the sacrifices made by members of the Newport community during the World Wars and the impact this had on Newport on Tay and its heritage; celebrates the hard work of the Newport History Group and the contributions from the local community to make the book possible; and looks forward to future publications.
That this House congratulates the Newport History Group on winning a prestigious Alan Ball Local History Award which recognises outstanding contributions in local history publishing; commends the Group for winning Best Community History Project Publication 2023 for the publication of Lest We Forget, a follow up book to the 2022...
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the (a) feasibility and (b) potential merits of recording a value for the social history of an area as would be done for a physical asset.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the (a) feasibility and (b) potential merits of recording a value for the social history of an area as would be done for a physical asset.
Local planning authorities already have a statutory duty to identify parts of their area that they deem to be of special architectural or historic interest (the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance) and to designate these areas as Conservation Areas. In this context, the value of an area’s social history may be recognised as part of its claims to special historic interest.
Local planning authorities also have the opportunity to identify parts of their area considered to possess local historic interest through the compilation of a local heritage list.
In both cases, the recognition of such areas is reflected in policies set out in the National Planning Policy Framework relating to conservation and enhancement of the historic environment. I can confirm that my Department works closely with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure that the value of national and local heritage continues to be recognised in the planning process, and to ensure that this process complements the statutory heritage protection system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on steps that can be taken to preserve social history through the planning process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on steps that can be taken to preserve social history through the planning process.
Local planning authorities already have a statutory duty to identify parts of their area that they deem to be of special architectural or historic interest (the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance) and to designate these areas as Conservation Areas. In this context, the value of an area’s social history may be recognised as part of its claims to special historic interest.
Local planning authorities also have the opportunity to identify parts of their area considered to possess local historic interest through the compilation of a local heritage list.
In both cases, the recognition of such areas is reflected in policies set out in the National Planning Policy Framework relating to conservation and enhancement of the historic environment. I can confirm that my Department works closely with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure that the value of national and local heritage continues to be recognised in the planning process, and to ensure that this process complements the statutory heritage protection system.
I would be tempted to fill all this House’s time with debates on local and national history. We could spend hours debating the glories of our wonderful nation, but such a specific example may be more suited to a request for an Adjournment debate.
I would be tempted to fill all this House’s time with debates on local and national history. We could spend hours debating the glories of our wonderful nation, but such a specific example may be more suited to a request for an Adjournment debate.
In Bulwell in my constituency, we are developing a “pots, pits and people” project with the National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate our local heritage, and a successful bid would help to connect our community with our proud past. May we have a debate in Government time about the value...
In Bulwell in my constituency, we are developing a “pots, pits and people” project with the National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate our local heritage, and a successful bid would help to connect our community with our proud past. May we have a debate in Government time about the value...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that children at school learn local history in relation to their (a) county, (b) town and (c) village.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that children at school learn local history in relation to their (a) county, (b) town and (c) village.
The reformed curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to be taught local history. The history programmes of study enable pupils to know and understand the history of Britain from its first settlers to the development of the institutions that help to define our national life today.
Although there is no specified requirement to teach about flags, heraldry or symbols, teachers have freedom to include aspects of historical interest relating to their local communities.
History is a foundation subject of the national curriculum and is statutory in local authority maintained schools at Key Stages 1 to 3 (up to age 14). Academies and free schools can choose to use the national curriculum as a benchmark.
In addition, Historic England’s Heritage Schools programme has been funded by the Department for Education since 2012. It supports schools across England, helping children to understand their local historic environment and its significance and to be proud of where they live, as well as providing training for teachers. The Government is investing £817,520 each year from 2016-20 for this programme.
Agreed to on question.
Agreed to on question.
It is an honour to represent the constituency of Warwick and Leamington, particularly in this anniversary year. The constituency includes the towns of Leamington, Whitnash and Warwick and a number of surrounding villages, but in this debate I wish to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Warwick, a...
It is an honour to represent the constituency of Warwick and Leamington, particularly in this anniversary year. The constituency includes the towns of Leamington, Whitnash and Warwick and a number of surrounding villages, but in this debate I wish to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Warwick, a...
I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the Adjournment debate. His constituency is right next to mine, although mine is in Coventry and at one time Coventry was part of Warwick. Will he join me in congratulating Warwick university, which is partly in Coventry and partly in Warwickshire, as next...
I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the Adjournment debate. His constituency is right next to mine, although mine is in Coventry and at one time Coventry was part of Warwick. Will he join me in congratulating Warwick university, which is partly in Coventry and partly in Warwickshire, as next...
I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s contribution. We work closely together to celebrate the contribution that the university makes. It was good to join him in marking that anniversary a couple of weeks ago. I hope Coventry and Warwick can work together to make sure that the university continues...
I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s contribution. We work closely together to celebrate the contribution that the university makes. It was good to join him in marking that anniversary a couple of weeks ago. I hope Coventry and Warwick can work together to make sure that the university continues...
May I add to the great Christmas wishes “Happy Chanukah”? I was privileged to go to the Speaker’s apartments this afternoon to celebrate Chanukah. I heard the Chief Rabbi refer to the Speaker as a mensch, which I think should be the new parliamentary term that we adopt to praise...
May I add to the great Christmas wishes “Happy Chanukah”? I was privileged to go to the Speaker’s apartments this afternoon to celebrate Chanukah. I heard the Chief Rabbi refer to the Speaker as a mensch, which I think should be the new parliamentary term that we adopt to praise...
Tourists always come to Coventry first, and then they go to Warwick.
Tourists always come to Coventry first, and then they go to Warwick.
That may be so.
I commend Warwick, old and new. I have here a press cutting with a picture of St Mary’s church that points out that Warwick is one of the top 10 towns in Lambert Smith Hampton’s annual UK vitality index, where it has moved from eighth to fifth...
That may be so.
I commend Warwick, old and new. I have here a press cutting with a picture of St Mary’s church that points out that Warwick is one of the top 10 towns in Lambert Smith Hampton’s annual UK vitality index, where it has moved from eighth to fifth...