LOCAL HISTORY HUB WILTSHIRE
Local History Hub North Wiltshire
Local History Hub South Wiltshire
Local History Hub North Wiltshire
The North Wiltshire Local History Hub supports schools to develop high-quality, place-based history through collaboration between teachers and local heritage partners. As part of the teacher-led Local History Hub network, it aims to help children build a strong sense of belonging by exploring the history of the places they live.
The hub is led by an experienced primary history lead with a strong track record in curriculum design, assessment and developing engaging local history resources for young learners.
Meet the Team
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Jen Bowditch
SCHOOLS LEAD
Jen is an experienced teacher with eighteen years in primary education, working in all age ranges from Early Years to Year 6. She has held a variety of leadership roles including Early Years Leader, Key Stage Two Leader and Deputy Head Teacher. Jen has been History Curriculum Leader since 2017 and is passionate about making the past exciting, meaningful and engaging for pupils. She has researched assessment processes to support knowledge retention and developed lessons and resources to bring local history to life for young children.
Get Involved
We’re continuing to grow the team supporting the North Wiltshire Local History Hub as it develops.
There are a range of ways to get involved, from joining as a member school or partner organisation to supporting hub activity as it develops.
The easiest way to get involved is to complete our Expression of Interest Form. It only takes a few minutes and helps us understand how you’d like to be part of the hub’s journey.
👉 Complete the Expression of Interest Form to get involved.
Or contact us directly at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk
Local History Hub South Wiltshire
The South Wiltshire Local History Hub is currently in development and will bring together schools, teachers and local heritage partners to strengthen the teaching of local history across the area.
As part of the wider, teacher-led Local History Hub network, the South Wiltshire Hub will focus on supporting high-quality, place-based history that helps children build a sense of belonging and connection to their local area. Work is underway to establish the hub’s leadership and partnerships, with the aim of launching activity in the near future.
The South Wiltshire Local History Hub is currently in development, and we’re now building the team and partnerships that will shape its next phase.
We’re keen to hear from teachers, schools and heritage organisations across South Wiltshire who would like to help establish the hub and support high-quality local history teaching in the area. This includes opportunities to get involved as a partner organisation, supporter, or future hub lead as plans progress.
The easiest way to get involved is to complete our Expression of Interest Form. It only takes a few minutes and helps us understand how you’d like to be part of the South Wiltshire Hub’s journey.
👉 Complete the Expression of Interest Form to get involved.
Or contact us directly at enquiries@localhistoryhub.org.uk