Our Education Document of the Month is this photograph of Noor Inayat Khan, who was born in January 1914. She was a British spy who served in the Second World War in the Secret Operations Executive. Learn more in our lesson resource ‘Who was Noor Khan?’ nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/reso…

This is a fantastic UK initiative which needs to be publicised Please could anyone in the UK retweet & circulate it wherever possible You might help to save a life #EndDomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseKills

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Our resources and film, created with Tom Palmer, aim to support pupils' writing and build on the critical reflection skills that will shape them as compassionate adults. Explore: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/holo…

Our summer term workshop bookings open next week on 20 January! You'll be able to book free workshops both onsite and online, each led by an experienced history educator. The new booking links will appear on our Eventbrite page at 3pm on Monday: eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-national…

#DidYouKnow that Catherine Booth, the co-founder of the Salvation Army, was born in Derbyshire? Here's her baptism as Catherine Mumford at King Street Methodist Church, Derby, in 1829. These are copied entries as the original register is at The National Archives.

The Auschwitz Museum have reviewed the #HolocaustMemorialDay resources National Literacy Trust, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and I have created for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz next week. Please feel free to use them if you can. tompalmer.co.uk/holocaust-memo…

Watch the trailer for the stop-motion films made by young people at The National Archives based on the theme 'Great Escapes'. The films will be available online from mid-February on our website - keep your eye out! Find our past film projects here: nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/stud…

Who was Annie Kenney? Why was it so important for her to fight for Votes for Women? In our newest online workshop, #KS3 students can ask Annie Kenney - played by a professional actor - all of their questions. Book now for 24–31 March: nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sess… #WomensHistoryMonth

Punch by James Graham is a powerful story of redemption, based on Jacob Dunne's book Right from Wrong. Jacob has now launched a podcast series and talks to social workers, cast members and Sir Michael Palin, amongst others. Listen here: right-from-wrong.captivate.fm/listen

DECONSTRUCTING WORD QUESTIONS OUT NOW! It's taken 3 years to write, so ALL children can understand word questions and engage in rich challenges. Available here: iseemaths.myshopify.com/collections/de… Giving a coherent approach to teaching children to answer word qs 👍

If you have a chance to visit the current exhibition at The British Library, "Medieval Women. In Their Own Words" we can heartily recommend it. From Joan of Arc's signature to Margaret of Anjou's Lion!

“We’re outraged by senseless and brutal attack on innocent children in #DRC. This latest attack underscores the urgent need for increased protection and support for affected people and communities.” - Greg Ramm, Save the Children Country Director in DRC savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-cen…

Are you a #HistoryTeacher? Help us provide the resources you need! Our 2025 Teaching Resources Survey is now open and takes around 5 minutes to complete. Your answers will help improve our free online offerings. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/T55IX4/ #History #TeachingResources

Explore our new document collection on the #GreatFireofLondon! It provides original sources about the Great Fire including proclamations from Charles II, Thomas Farriner's will and hearth tax, and maps showing the impact of the fire. Find it here: nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/reso…

We've made a variety of #VEDay80 resources for schools to use in early May. Activities. Posters. Puzzles. All free. Please help yourself and tell your friends. Thank you. tompalmer.co.uk/ve-day-vj-day/

Angel of Grasmere is free all summer on Spotify. Thanks to The Reading Agency and the #SummerReadingChallenge. And Barrington Stoke. Please have a listen. And please - if you can - share the news. Thank you. open.spotify.com/show/18Zj1T2T7…

Free ebook - maths and talk for writing: talk4writing.com/wp-content/upl…