Exploring Diverse Histories KS3 CPD

About this session

Discover new ways to enrich your KS3 curriculum through the remarkable story of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh and the extraordinary women who influenced her life.  

This full day CPD introduces teachers to The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition at Kensington Palace, offering a powerful case study for exploring identity, empire, resistance and women’s histories with your students.  

Confidence with tackling wider themes 

You’ll gain confidence in teaching complex global histories while centring diverse voices. The day is designed to support you in developing historically rigorous enquiry that connects past and present, and empowers students to see themselves within the wider story of Britain. 

Hands-on examples and free resources 

Throughout the session, you’ll experience practical, classroom ready approaches that place curiosity, storytelling and high-quality resources at the heart of learning. You’ll also leave with strategies for building meaningful discussions around colonial legacies, migration, activism and representation.  

Join us for a thought provoking and energising day that will help you broaden the historical narratives your students encounter and support them in becoming confident, critical young historians. 

Who is it for? 

• KS3 teachers 
• KS4 teachers 
• Secondary history leads  
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)  
• Trainee teachers   

What to expect  

• A short introduction from Historic Royal Palaces  
• A 35 minute talk from author Jassa Ahluwalia, sharing his own experiences as featured in his book ‘Both Not Half’ and guidance on sensitive terminology to use in your classroom
• 10-15 minutes for Q&A  
• Guided exploration of the The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition with Historic Royal Palaces curators 
• Workshop around how to teach diverse histories shaped by Empire in your classroom, with practical activities and resources
• Free time to explore Kensington Palace 

National Curriculum links  

• Understand the methods of historical enquiry 
• Gain historical perspective 
• Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901 
• Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day 

Booking information

Where and when 

Kensington Palace

Wednesday 8 July 2026
10.00-15.00

Price: Free

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