Local History Hub & Classics for All (North East). Strengthening Humanities Through Place and Story
We’re delighted to share that Local History Hub is exploring a new regional partnership with Classics for All (North East).
We’re delighted to be exploring a regional partnership between Local History Hub and Classics for All (North East) - a collaboration rooted in a shared belief that humanities education should be ambitious, connected and meaningful.
At Local History Hub, we support schools and heritage organisations to embed local history and place-based learning into the curriculum. Classics for All champions access to classical subjects and ancient world studies for all pupils. Together, this partnership creates powerful opportunities for schools across the North East.
Why This Partnership Matters
1. Stronger Curriculum Coherence
Local history grounds pupils in the stories of where they live. Classics opens windows to the ancient world and the foundations of modern society. When thoughtfully connected, these disciplines enrich one another. Children begin to see how global civilisations and local communities intersect - through migration, trade, belief systems, architecture, language and power.
This partnership supports schools to build humanities curricula that are not fragmented, but intentionally connected.
2. Practical Support for Teachers
Both organisations are committed to practical, teacher-friendly support. Through Local History Hub’s collaborative working parties and Classics for All’s subject expertise, schools can benefit from:
Curriculum planning conversations that bridge history and classics
Shared CPD opportunities
Access to heritage partners and collections
Co-designed projects rooted in local context
The aim is not to add workload, but to make high-quality humanities teaching easier to plan and deliver.
3. Richer Use of Local Heritage
Across the North East, museums, archives and cultural organisations hold collections that connect local stories to wider historical narratives. A Roman artefact, a classical reference in civic architecture, or a migration story shaped by empire can all provide meaningful teaching hooks.
This partnership encourages schools and heritage organisations to work together in ways that surface these connections, making both local and ancient histories more tangible for pupils.
4. Deepening Belonging and Cultural Capital
Local History Hub is rooted in belonging. Classics for All promotes access and inclusion in subjects that have historically felt exclusive. Together, we want to ensure that every child - regardless of background - can access powerful knowledge about both their own place and the wider world.
By weaving together local story and ancient civilisation, we help pupils understand that history is not distant or abstract. It is layered, connected and relevant.
What This Means for the North East
Local History Hub is developing and strengthening hubs across areas including Newcastle, North & South Tyneside and Tees Valley, with further conversations underway. This partnership adds depth to that work, offering schools broader humanities connections and increased collaboration across subject communities.
As always, our approach remains teacher-led, grassroots and locally shaped.
We look forward to working together to strengthen humanities education across the North East.
