Derrick Murphy attended the universities of East Anglia, Birmingham and London and is an Educational Consultant. Formerly editor and contributor of the 'Modern History Review' he has extensive knowledge and experience of educational assessment. He has been Principal Examiner for GCE A level History at AQA, OCR and Cambridge University International Examinations. He has also been involved with assessment at Key Stage 3 and GCSE with AQA and a senior examiner with the International Baccalaureate. He has written specifications and syllabuses for examination boards within the UK but also for Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa.

Elizabeth Sparey is Head of History, Ripon Grammar School, Chair of OCR Question Paper Evaluation Committee
Irene Carrier is Head of History, Withington Girls School, Manchester. AQA Principal Examiner in Stuart History, AS and A2.