A fully resourced revision lesson on the Norman Conquest that helps pupils recall and reflect on castles, feudal system, Domesday Book and the Church. Activities are group and individual focused with a dice activity that gets pupils to think more deeply about the idea of control.

A fully resourced lesson with: - A fun hook/starter were pupils place bets on Ben Hurs Chariot Race - Detailed skim reading and scanning tasks to help develop key literacy skills - Engaging gladiator resources and task - Links to progress and outcome throughout

A great starting point for AS revision. Print off on an A3 sheet. - Get pupils in pairs to describe the main events of the period in chronological order -Split class into teams add further details to the timeline in terms of themes of study, e.g. communist governments or industrial and agricultural changes. Works well if teams use different highlighters and colours representing the themes. Good for peer teaching and setting the scene.

An assembly about the dangers of fireworks and points to consider for children when watching and using them.

A lesson that looks at significance and, in particular, individuals who are deemed important. Pupils watch the first 10 minutes of the BBC YouTube documentary on Brunel (Greatest Britons) and then debate using resources why he is deemed significant. They rate him according to criteria and summarize their thoughts.

A great way to get children thinking about some of the EEF research findings about teaching and learning. Includes references to collaborative learning and feedback.

A SOW of 10 lessons on the assassination of JFK and the different theories surrounding it. Also included in this pack is a few of the resources to help deliver it.

A 45-60 minute summative assessment on the Norman Conquest of Britain and how he kept control. Includes: - Test sheet - Source sheet - Covers Castles, Domesday Book, Feudal System - Also tests interpretation skills - Some questions require a longer written answer to try and mirror exams later. These will also help to identify pupils who may be mastering the topic.

A detailed SOW that includes: - Lesson Objectives and outcomes - Key questions to use for lessons - Coherent sequence of lessons that build up to an assessment - Suggested activities to use in every lesson This is a SOW that will enable students to begin to grasp key changes and continuity in a period of British history. Great as a precursor to GCSE units.

A SOW and some of the resources linked to it. Includes: - A lesson by lesson SOW with objectives, suggested activities and outcomes - Resources for some of the lessons including the Berlin Wall, 9/11, 1960s and suffragettes

A great way to revise the key events and features of the Norman Conquest. There is a pupil revision sheet which you need to expand to A3 that holds all the information they need to complete the tasks. There is a link (on note section of PP) to a website with the documentary for completing part of the lesson. The lesson covers the main events of 1066 (including the Battle of Hastings) and ways William controlled the English. Good as the first lesson on revision to help them get an overview of the chronology of the period.

A detailed SOW on Slavery that includes: - Lesson Objectives and outcomes - Key questions to use for lessons - Coherent sequence of lessons that build up to an assessment - Suggested activities to use in every lesson

An assembly that explores feelings and our inner voice. It looks at how pupils can focus on positive thoughts and there is a challenge at the end for some pupils to try over the course of the following week. There is also a link to an animation on Youtube.

A double lesson on Operation Mincemeat. The story of how the British used the body of a dead tramp to trick Hitler into thinking the Allies would attack at a certain location in the Mediterranean. The lesson has a link to the BBC documentary on YouTube and a data capture sheet for pupils to complete afterwards.

A mixed ability lesson with the main activity resource suitable for SEN children. The presentation has a clear objective an,d with the use of a textbook, has a creative task whereby pupils create a farm in the 1890s which shows some the changes made in agriculture since the 1750s. A really good way of getting the point across is get them to complete a similar farm design in 1750 using a textbook and then this 1890 one. Use a lesson and group work to pull out the main changes and then set up a debate around which change was the most significant.

A fully resourced double lesson on the Egyptians which includes: - Easy to follow objectives which the students can measure progress against using a bar - A mixture of activities that includes watching a video clip and filling out a data capture sheet, creating and playing a board game and extended writing - You will need A3 sheets for the board game. It requires pupils to measure and plot which helps with their math's skills and create counters for the game

This assembly explains some of the neuroscience behind emotions and how these can be managed. It has lots of diagrams to help explain the brains function and a short link to a clip that uses animation to show how emotions are integrated into our thinking. Good for linking into growth mindset as the brain is a muscle and, through the application of effort, can grow and work quicker and faster.

A comprehensive (20 lesson) and coherent SOW which includes: - Lesson objectives for each lesson - Suggested activities with some linked to named textbooks when required. Though the document is editable so you can amend any lesson you like. Lesson outcomes also included

A superb lesson I have used for numerous observations before. It works well as it is well paced, has group work and helps pupils consolidate their knowledge at the end with some extended writing. You need some sugar paper or plain A3 would do. Stick the picture of a Motte and Bailey castle and the Stone Keep castle on either side of the sheet prior to the lesson. A good plan of how to run the lesson is below: Starter: A map image is displayed showing Norman castles that were built by William the Conqueror. Pupils asked questions about the map e.g. What do the locations of the castles tell you about England at the time? New Learning: Learning objectives displayed and pupils record the relevant one for their target grade into their exercise books. Pupils watch a short clip about Norman castles and then answer some questions about them with the aid of a PowerPoint slide. Learning development: In pairs, use the sugar paper to explore, analyse and consider the effectiveness of Motte and Bailey and Stone castles. Afterwards, pupils stick their own versions of the castles in in their books and complete a series of levelled activities. Plenary: Think of a 15 second sales pitch you would give William about why he should invest in each type of castle to help him control the English. Revisit Learning Objectives: Pupils consider how/why they have met their learning objective.

A form that can be used for SENCo’s and leaders to monitor the achievement and progress of EHCP pupils. I have used this in schools as a way of pin pointing provision for these pupils, sharing key information with teachers and ensuring the pupil is getting the relevant holistic education they need. Feel free to use or adapt as necessary.