‘They enjoyed working with students from other schools, and I saw their confidence grow in debating, and using the evidence to support their point of view. It was great to see how they started off with one interpretation but would then often change sides after hearing the other arguments. They really understood the importance of engaging with the source material to ensure that their argument was rooted in the evidence, which helped them in their own studies. I have found it a really valuable experience for myself and my students and am looking forward to taking part in further Parallel Histories discussions in the future.’