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I am a Deputy Head in a mixed, 11-18, non-selective, comprehensive school in the UK of 1400 students. I am currently teaching the AQA GCSE and OCR A-Level History specifications and my History classes have a six-year average P8 of +0.70 and ALPS 3. I attain the most Grade 9s and A*s in my School. I have been a Senior Examiner for several years and have attended a plethora of CPD that have given me a really sound insight into the demands and expectations of the GCSE and A-Level specifications.

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I am a Deputy Head in a mixed, 11-18, non-selective, comprehensive school in the UK of 1400 students. I am currently teaching the AQA GCSE and OCR A-Level History specifications and my History classes have a six-year average P8 of +0.70 and ALPS 3. I attain the most Grade 9s and A*s in my School. I have been a Senior Examiner for several years and have attended a plethora of CPD that have given me a really sound insight into the demands and expectations of the GCSE and A-Level specifications.
Enlightened Ideas in the American Revolution
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Enlightened Ideas in the American Revolution

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Describe the Enlightenment. Explain how the ideas of the Enlightenment affected attitudes within the American colonies. Lesson Objective: how mighty was Paine’s pen? AQA GCSE History: Britain: Power and the People: c1170 to the Present Day - Part Two: Challenging Royal Authority. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific specification’s outcomes - Shaping the Nation - Section A: Thematic studies - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The French Economy in 1789
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The French Economy in 1789

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Describe the economic state of 18th Century France. Explain the reasons how and why the French economy was challenged in the 18th Century. Lesson Objective: was France ‘that’ backward in 1789? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Seance Royale during the French Revolution
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The Seance Royale during the French Revolution

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Describe the situation in Paris at the end of the Estates-General. Explain how and why the Third Estate had gained power and influence in 1789. Lesson Objective: to what extent was Louis XVI’s absolute power absolutely destroyed by the Estates-General? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Political Changes of the Constituent Assembly
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Political Changes of the Constituent Assembly

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Describe the political changes of the National Assembly. Explain how and why the political the National Assembly divided France. Lesson Objective: to what extent were citizens ‘active’ in Revolutionary France? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The French Constitution of 1791
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The French Constitution of 1791

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Describe the French Constitution of 1791. Explain how the strengths and limitations of the 1791 French Constitution. Lesson Objective: to what extent was the 1791 French Constitution ever going to last? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Origins of the French Revolutionary Wars
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The Origins of the French Revolutionary Wars

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Describe the outbreak of war in Europe. Explain how and why war broke out in Europe in 1792. Lesson Objective: to what extent did a gesture of support by Europe lead to Louis XVI’s downfall? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Brunswick Manifesto
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The Brunswick Manifesto

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Describe the Brunswick Manifesto. Explain how and why July/August 1792 was important in the development of the French Revolution. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the Duke of Brunswick’s actions lead to radicalising the Revolution? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Storming of the Tuileries Palace
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Storming of the Tuileries Palace

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Describe the Storming of the Tuileries. Explain the consequences of the Storming of the Tuileries on different sections of French society. Lesson Objective: how far was the ‘Storming of the ‘Tuileries’ a disaster King Louis XVI could not recover from? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Champ de Mars Massacre
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The Champ de Mars Massacre

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Describe the event at the Champ de Mars. Explain how the Champ de Mars divided France. Lesson Objective: to what extent was the Champ de Mars Massacre really a massacre? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
War of the First Coalition: The Spread of War
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War of the First Coalition: The Spread of War

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Describe the War of the First Coalition. Explain how and why the military situation changed for France in 1793. Lesson Objective: to what extent was France alone in Europe by 1793? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, September 1792-1795. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792: Assessment
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The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792: Assessment

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OCR A-Level History: The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The topics considered are: • The attempts to establish a constitutional monarchy: church reforms; political, judicial and administrative reforms; economic and social change. • Reaction to change internally and externally: the political clubs; the King and the flight to Varennes; the demonstration at the Champs de Mars; the origins and impact of war. • Sans-culottes and the collapse of the constitutional experiment; the September massacres and elections to the National Convention. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Fall of the Girondins, 1793
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The Fall of the Girondins, 1793

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Describe the fall of the Girondins. Explain why the Jacobins dominated the National Convention in 1793. Lesson Objective: were the Girondins the makers of their own destiny? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, September 1792-1795. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
The Influence of the Sans-Culottes: 1793
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The Influence of the Sans-Culottes: 1793

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Describe the rise of the sans-culottes in 1793. Explain why the Jacobins dominated the National Convention in 1793. Lesson Objective: how far did a death breathe life into the revolutionary cause in 1793? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, September 1792-1795. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Marie-Antoinette's Execution: Show Trials: 1793
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Marie-Antoinette's Execution: Show Trials: 1793

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Describe the show trials of the Terror. Explain the significance of the show trials of 1793. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the Revolutionary Tribunals of 1793 sacrifice the ideals of 1789? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Danton and Desmoulins: Show Trials, 1794
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Danton and Desmoulins: Show Trials, 1794

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Describe the crime and punishments of revolutionary agitators in 1794. Explain how and why the CPS’ position both became both vulnerable and secure in 1794. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the Revolution consume its own children? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Vendemiaire Uprising - 5th October 1795
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Vendemiaire Uprising - 5th October 1795

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Describe the Rising of Vendemiaire. Explain how and why French royalists were undermined by the actions of the Thermidorians. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the French Revolution end with a ‘whiff of grapeshot’? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Germinal Uprising - 1st April 1795
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Germinal Uprising - 1st April 1795

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Describe the Rising of Germinal. Explain why the sans-culottes threatened the National Convention on 1st April 1795. Lesson Objective: to what extent did bread leave the National Convention half-baked in April 1795? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Constitution of the Directory, 1795
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Constitution of the Directory, 1795

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Describe the Constitution of 1795. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution of 1795. Lesson Objective: to what extent was 1795 more revolutionary than 1791? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Napoleon: Background and  Leadership
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Napoleon: Background and Leadership

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Describe the background of Napoleon Bonaparte. Explain how Napoleon’s background shaped him. Lesson Objective: did books or battles set Napoleon a world apart from his contemporaries? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©
Napoleon’s Italian Campaign, 1796-1797
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Napoleon’s Italian Campaign, 1796-1797

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Describe the Italian Campaign. Explain how the campaign in Italy affected Europe in 1796-1797. Lesson Objective: to what extent did Italy ensure Napoleon’s reputation was past a point of no return? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©