This is a fully differentiated and resourced lesson looking at the impact of Oliver Cromwell. Core tasks for lower attainers provide structure and scaffolding to form an opinion about Oliver Cromwell supported by evidence. Challenge and Aspire tasks for middle and higher attainers allow students to look at the debate surrounding the statue of Oliver Cromwell and whether or not it should be removed. Success criteria is provided for challenge and aspire tasks so that students can self or peer assess. There is also an exemplar answer that they can compare their response to. There is a link provided to the clip from the History of Parliament ‘Who was Oliver Cromwell?’. This is not referenced in the lesson but could be used to add further contextual knowledge.

This is a differentiated lesson that provides information of the Restoration and Charles II and starts with an interpretation analysis and mark scheme for self/peer assessment. Students then go onto look at the Great Plague and compare the causes, treatments and methods of prevention with the Black Death in order to assess change and continuity over time.

A fully differentiated lesson with resources to teach about the reasons for the Glorious Revolution and the consequences of it. Part of a series of lessons on the Stuarts.

This is an optional activity that can be used to assess the contribution and successes/failures of four Tudor monarchs (you can adapt to include Edward VI and Lady Jane Grey if you have covered this in class). This could be used as an assessment opportunity or as revision for an assessment on the Tudors. Differentiated resources and information is included. The assessment is peer assessed.

Fully differentiated lesson resource with starter and assessment opportunities. Starts by a recall session on previous learning. Students then investigate the reasons for a witch-craze before going onto study and analyse source material. This is followed by a study of the Pendle witch trials. A peer assessed assessment is differentiated into three tasks with success criteria provide for each. The lesson can be adapted and changed as needed for your learners.

This is a fully differentiated lesson resource looking at the developing union of England and Scotland through the 17th century and into the early 18th century. Students look at reasons for the union but are also given the opportunity to look at the future of the union today. Could be adapted as a further debate lesson.

This resource includes question stems that have been simplified for KS3 students. The questions are based on the AQA GCSE History course but can easily be adapted for centres offering other exam board courses. Each question relates to a Key Learning Intention (KLI). Each question slide has: success criteria suggested writing frame mark scheme that covers those working a pre levels, working towards, working at and working beyond Each slide is written using student friendly language so can be used as a student, peer or teacher assessment tool. Mark schemes can be adapted to suit however your school assesses at KS3.

Fully differentiated and resourced lesson on causes of the English Civil War. Starter is an AQA style interpretation question to help recall previous knowledge on Charles I that is broken down for KS3 students with a mark scheme. The lesson leads onto an exam style question with scaffolding for lower ability students. A mark scheme and feedback sheet is also provided for teacher assessment (can be adapted to be self of peer assessed).

A fully differentiated lesson resource investigating the gunpowder plot. Includes self-assessed starter task that links with previous learning on James I as well as plenty of opportunities to listen and present to the rest of the class with their findings.

This was used as part of the after-school revision class and was delivered as part of the NTP tutoring with a small group of students. It is partially differentiated but can be further adapted for students with scaffolding (I have made notes about how this could be achieved).

This was delivered as part of the NTP tutoring that has gone on in school. It will last longer than one hour. It does not cover all of the course but does get students to apply their learning and practice exam technique.

An emergency revision wheel that is completed with the key facts for students. Good for those students who are on the Grade 4 borderline or as a quick reference for all students so that they can be actively tested. Would also be useful for students at the beginning of the course as an overview. Should be photocopied A3 size.

An emergency revision wheel that is completed with the key facts for students. Good for those students who are on the Grade 4 borderline or as a quick reference for all students so that they can be actively tested. Would also be useful for students at the beginning of the course as an overview. Should be photocopied A3 size.

An emergency revision wheel that is completed with the key facts for students. Good for those students who are on the Grade 4 borderline or as a quick reference for all students so that they can be actively tested. Would also be useful for students at the beginning of the course as an overview. Should be photocopied A3 size.

A completed revision wheel for 2025 exam with a section on Hardwick Hall. This resource can be used: as an aide memoir and resting resource, particularly for those students looking for the knowledge to move from grade 3 to 4 an overall knowledge organiser at the beginning of the course

As it is almost impossible to cover breadth at KS3, I have designed these cultural capital homework tasks. Women’s history captures different time periods to give students a more in-depth look of the lives of women. This resource is free. I have also designed others, just look at my shop to find out more.

These homework activities are to introduce a breadth and depth of knowledge that is unachievable in the classroom alone. These activities are particularly useful for those in more remote areas where it is not as easy or accessible to visit places of cultural interest or, where there is a lack of diversity within the community. Activities cover: Classical civilisations Women’s history LGBTQ+ history Black history South Asian history East and South East Asian history