Starter exploring exisiting knowledge of the NHS, hyperlinked video on what the NHS is (make notes), Beveridge report hand out and answers to questions, hyperlinked video of impact of NHS, comparison of benefits/issues of NHS (using photocopy of Oxford AQA book pp. 82-83, voting slip plenary comparing NHS to other liberal reforms - allows direct comparison and judgement on which was most successful.

Lesson analysing the Christmas Truce using sources of accounts from soldiers/the press at the time. Comparison to the Sainsburys advert to test if the interpretation is accurate. Plenary focuses on assessing if the article in 'The Guardian' is accurate in its assessment of the Christmas advert. The sources are attached to the PowerPoint.

Lesson focused around the sample question: Conservative electoral success in the years 1951-64 was due to rising living standards". Assess the validity of this view (25 marks) Lesson explores Level 3-5 criteria, examining how to reach this, pupils then plan an answer using the DEALs frame. Pupils then explore the model answer highlighting and identifying why it would achieve L5. Pupils then set a target for their next response.

Lesson exploring the motivation for Truman's sacking of MacArthur. The 3,2, 1 starter explores MacArthur's military career, the motivations of Truman and the impact of the sacking via a hyperlinked video. Pupils then give their own advice to Truman using the information hand out. Pupils then categorise the various reasons for the sacking in terms of importance and use the information to explain why MacArthur was sacked and the impact this had. Finally, pupils apply their knowledge in a scaffolded manner to the 4 mark source inference question.

A lesson exploring why immigration increased pre and during the 1920s and assessing the overall immigrant experience. Hyperlinked video starter, explanation and ranking task of causes, assessment of positives and negatives and challenge questions built in, leading to a source analysis plenary assessing a cartoon linked to immigration laws

Suggested structures and tips for all Paper 2 question styles with sample questions (not from the specimen) for students to plan and practise. Ideal for use pre mock/examinations in the summer.

Revision resource focusing on how to answer the 16 mark essay questions on Paper 1. The resource models the structure and models examples of good practice, offering pupils then the chance to structure their own answers. Several question styles included.

Lesson exploring the factors that enabled William to win the battle of Hastings. True or false starter recaps the key points of the battle and claimants, whilst the video explores some of the reasons for William’s successes. The card sort categorisation allows thematic understanding of why William won building to an explanation of the significance of different factors. A voting plenary allows assessment of the understanding of the factors. Optional essay plan homework assessment included.

Lesson exploring England before 1066 focusing on society, the economy, how England was ruled and religion. The lesson uses sources as a starter, moves on to categorising themes and includes a choice of differentiated questions at the end and a progress check plenary

A guide for students showing them how to structure the America 1920-73 questions and the conflict and tension in Asia questions. All structures have several sample questions included for pupils to attempt and can be used in conjunction with the revision grids. A revision list is also enclosed at the end.

Lesson exploring the preparations of William of Normandy. Starter uses the Bayeux Tapestry to gain evidence from. Pupils then explore the advantages and disadvantages of William’s preparations in a table, linking them to the problems they could cause Harold Godwinson. Pupils answer an explain question (AQA 8145) - Explain what was important about William’s preparations for the invasion of England, leading to a judgement line plenary on how effective William’s preparations were

Lesson focusing on planning an answer to: Which contender had the stronger claim to the throne: Harold Godwinson or William of Normandy? Use of WAGOLLS and WABOLLS to introduce the ideas of explanation and linking to the question before students write up or plan their response (your choice). Judgement line plenary allows assessment of all students opinions. Mark scheme and assessment grid included.

Lesson exploring the way that Harold Godwinson died. Starter utilises the bayeux tapestry scene to explore how Harold is portrayed as being killed. Pupils then investigate five sources and complete the table to analyses the content and provenance of the sources. This is brought together with a paired summary analyses enabling students to reach a conclusion, leading to supported judgement on their own theory on Godwinson’s death.

Two lesson sequence exploring who thought they deserved the throne and why their claims were valid/invalid. The starter explore how the throne was passed on in Medieval England the positives and negatives of each method. A peer-assess describe question is included. The main task is individual research of one claimant which leads into a snowball/market place the following lesson to share the learning of all the claimants, leading to a judgement on who had the strongest/weakest claim to the throne. An explanation question is included to assess student understanding and corners plenary assesses all students. A homework task (optional) is included which tests who had the stronger claim of Godwinson and William linked to the 12 mark essays for AQA 8145. Plan included.

Fourth lesson of the scheme - changes made by the Normans to England Lesson exploring the establishment of castles by the Normans. Starter video introduces why castles were helpful to the Normans, group ‘site of a castle’ decision making activity, card sort on how and why castles were built/used, GCSE style describe question on why castles were built leading to a corners judgement plenary.

*Thirteenth lesson in the scheme - how the Normans changed England * Lesson exploring which area of life saw the most change under the Normans. GCSE style interpretation starter, video introducing key changes - students thematically categorise them, thematic card sort categorising the key changes, completion of living graph (attached at the end of the PPT), GCSE describe style question summarising the key changes made to England leading to a voting plenary on the area that saw the most change.

*Eleventh lesson in the scheme - how the Normans changed England * Lesson exploring the extent of change brought to medieval England under the Normans. Video starter introduces the key changes made, paired card sort - change and continuity leads to completion of Venn diagram (attached at end of PPT), judgement on the most significant change, summary answer to how far the Normans changed England, plenary reviewing different groups in society and how far their lives changed. NB: Assessment GCSE write an account question plan attached for completion next lesson

Knowledge organiser summarising the key changes the Normans made to England and how they were able to keep control. Suitable for KS3 or GCSE revision.

*Fifth lesson in the scheme - how the Normans changed England * Lesson exploring how castles helped the Normans to defend themselves. Picture video identifies features of defence, leading to a labelling exercise, carousel data capture activity, justification of the ‘best’ method of defence leading to GCSE style interpretation plenary.