A two page homework task that gets pupils to attempt a series of inference questions based on posters from WWI and WWII. This is good as an introductory homework which can then be followed up the next lesson with some self and peer marking.

Though this is designed for History, it is adaptable for any KS4 and 5 subject. I found parents were really positive to have an A5 sheet to take away with key dates of the exams, links to revision websites/text and other information such as the specification.

An assembly (presentation) about remembering past wars and the military. I have focused on the effects of war on the mental health of the soldiers. It includes: - Notes on each slide: background to wars, the environment and working with other people - A link to a clip (not YouTube) on the mental health of soldiers (on the final note slide)

A source based activity on the Jamaican Maroons. There is a differentiated sheet for lower ability pupils. Its a simple print off and do activity with all of the sources and worksheet on the file.

Two starter activities that think about control and the Medieval Norman Conquest of Britain: - One activity gets pupils to guess the method of control William used. This can be followed up with a discussion about how useful each of them were. - The second activity is an SEN task based on the P level system.

A detailed Thematic/Developmental 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

An excellent way for pupils to capture how well they have done each time they try a source question. This has been made for the Impact of War on Britain GCSE History unit but I have left it adaptable so teachers can use it with any topic or any subject KS4 or 5. - Stick it on the inside of a pupils book at the beginning of the unit - Each time they do an exam question get them to write their mark and the date they did it on the grid - Excellent way to either show progress or spot were pupils are having difficulties with certain types of exam questions so you can focus their revision

A revision presentation and test for KS4 pupils. Includes: - Full test with allocated marks on an easy to photocopy sheet - Tests general knowledge and source skills - Fun revision activity where pupils create a poster using notes and pictures

A simple marking assessment sheet that attaches to pupils work with criteria based on life after levels - emerging, secure and mastery. Easily adaptable to suit each schools criteria. Also has: - areas for peer and self assessment - suggested next steps for the pupil

A video data capture sheet that links to the Sky Atlantic 'British' series. I use this as an introduction to British society 1900 - 1953.

A worksheet that should be produced in A3 and used as a revision activity to capture the main aspects surrounding women in both world wars. Pupils can then compare the similarities and differences between the two wars.

An activity whereby pupils use the internet or textbooks to compare censorship and propaganda in WWII and WWI.

A two page form that can be used by staff to report suspected cases where a female under 18 has been subjected to, or is in danger of, FGM. The form has a clear and easy structure: - Details of student (all key information required for when it is reported to police) - Details of concern - Action taken - Follow up action (with guidance for staff) This is a coherent way to keep records of any reported cases in school.

An assembly that looks at punishment over time and relates this to our views now. A great way to get pupils to think about how we should view punishment.

A revision exercise that brings together the main ideas about the role of government during both world wars.

A straightforward lesson using an animation (link included) to explore the key events surrounding the birth of Jesus.

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 short assembly that considers how children move on through transition. Easily adaptable to your setting. Includes a reference to Tony Walsh’s ‘New Beginnings’. You may need to find the Youtube clip if the link gets updated.

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 thematic/development SOW that will enable students to begin to grasp key changes and continuity in history. Great as a precursor to GCSE units.

A lesson developed through staff collaboration using Lesson Study. Look for the other similarly named lessons. - Fully resourced - Fun and interactive - Designed for all abilities (including SEN) - Pair/Group work focused ** In this lesson you will need the white Crime and Punishment Through Time textbook in order to use the excellent Roman city scene showing the punishments. If you can't get hold of this you will have to adapt one of the activities or create your own scene**