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A crossword -with a support version. There are twenty questions on this topic, which when answered will complete the grid. A support version has the first letter of the answer in the grid. Supplied as a pdf for ease of printing. Answers also provided. Has a range of uses such as homework, cover, ‘school at home’, independent research, topic review.

A crossword -with a support version. There are twenty questions on this topic, which when answered will complete the grid. A support version has the first letter of the answer in the grid. Supplied as a pdf for ease of printing. Answers also provided. Has a range of uses such as homework, cover, ‘school at home’, independent research, topic review.

Activities to help students develop their historical understanding and improve their ability to comprehend sources. A set of sixteen source-based activities –on a range of British history topics from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. There is a range of different approaches including ‘4,3,2,1’; extracting key points; combining information from a range of sources and comparing different sources… Ideal for use as a cover lesson or a stand-alone homework (or for providing resources for ‘school at home’). Topics covered: Domesday book; Castles; The killing of Wat Tyler; The murder of Thomas Becket; King John: A good or bad king?; The defeat of the Spanish Armada; The Divine Right of Kings; Why did the New Model Army win?; The trial of Charles I; Was Oliver Cromwell a good leader?; Child workers in cotton mills; Living in an industrial city; Capturing slaves; Changes in Britain c1750-c1900; Factory Reform; Why did some people emigrate from Britain?;

This resource provides a different way of developing knowledge of the Romanisation of Britain. It involves matching ‘cards’ that have the Roman or modern names of the settlements The word document lists the settlements and has two separate activities. The first is a set of printable ‘cards’ with the Roman and modern names of the settlements from the map – they can be used for matching pairs etc. Second is similar but set out as a set of dominoes to allow for greater variety. This is also well suited for ‘school at home’. The settlements are: Aquae Sulis, Arbeia, Camulodunum, Deva, Dubris, Eboracum, Isca, Isca Dumnoniorum, Lindun, Luguvalium, Noviomagus Regnensium, Verulamium. As there were other settlements there is scope for an additional challenge of creating additional ‘cards’ or ‘dominoes’.

This resource provides a different way of developing knowledge of the history of Britain before the Roman conquest. There is an information power point with a map showing a number of Celtic/Iron Age tribes in England, Wales and Southern Scotland (reveals the names alphabetically) A separate pdf contains the activity which is to complete an outline version of the information map. This comes with a more challenging version . The activity is to complete an outline version of the information map. The main version has the first letter of the tribe. A more challenging version has the approximate location of the tribe but is otherwise blank for the students to write in the names. The tribes covered are :Atrebates, Brigantes, Corieltauvi, Cornovii, Dumnonii, Durotriges, Iceni, Novantae, Ordovices, Regnenses, Silures, Votadini (selected in part to give a wide geographical on the map). As this is just a selection of the multitude of tribes it allows for an extra activity/challenge of students deciding who else should be included/who could be left out? (or to include tribes close to your school!) This is well suited to being adapted for ‘school at home’

This resource provides a different way of developing knowledge of the history of Britain before the Roman conquest. It involves matching ‘cards’ that have the name of the tribe or the approximate modern-day area it covered. The word document lists the tribes with their approximate modern day areas and has two separate activities. The first is a set of printable ‘cards’ with the name of the tribe and its approximate modern day area for the tribes on the map – they can be used for matching pairs etc. Second is similar but set out as a set of dominoes to allow for greater variety. The tribes covered are: Atrebates, Brigantes, Corieltauvi, Cornovii, Dumnonii, Durotriges, Iceni, Novantae, Ordovices, Regnenses, Silures, Votadini (selected in part to give a wide geographical spread). As this is just a selection of the multitude of tribes it allows for an extra activity/challenge of students deciding who else should be included/who could be left out? This is also well suited for ‘school at home’.

A resource to help develop knowledge of Britain before the Roman conquest. There is a set of two word searches covering the names of a range of Celtic/ Iron Age tribes and their associated main modern day areas. The tribes covered are: Atrebates, Brigantes, Corieltauvi, Cornovii, Dumnonii, Durotriges, Iceni, Novantae, Ordovices, Regnenses, Silures, Votadini (selected in part to give a wide geographical on the map). Ideal for homework or for ‘school at home’.

This resource helps develop knowledge of the Romanisation of Britain. It is a set of two word searches covering the names of twelve settlements. (one with the Latin names, one with the modern English names) The settlements are: Aquae Sulis, Arbeia, Camulodunum, Deva, Dubris, Eboracum, Isca, Isca Dumnoniorum, Londinium, Lindun, Luguvalium, Verulamium. This is ideal for homework or used for ‘school at home’.

A resource to develop knowledge of Wales -some people and significant events. A selection of information on a range of 40 people or events associated with Wales. There is a power point presentation with two slides for each person or event; one with a picture and the associated date(s); the second having a short pen sketch of c250-300 words. 30 people: Aneurin Bevan, Richard Burton, James Callaghan, Roald Dahl, St. David, Gwendoline Davies, John Guest, Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Frances Hoggan, Lady Llanover, Llewelyn the Great, Llewellyn the Last, David Lloyd-George, Ivor Novello, Henry Stanley, Dylan Thomas, Henry Tudor, Owen Tudor, St.Winifred, Hedd Wyn 10 events: Aberfan disaster, Fishguard landing, Glamorgan Cricket Club, Great Charter Storm, Great Lode, Newport uprising, Plaid Cymru 1st MP, Prince of Wales, Radio Cymru, S4C

A simple sequencing activity to help develop chronological knowledge of Britain before the Roman invasion (and ability to order events into order). This is based on twenty events from Britain becoming physically separated from Europe in c6,000 BCE to the Roman invasion (43 AD) This comes in three different variants to provide support or challenge, but all are based on the same approach. This is where the events are listed alphabetically -with their approximate dates- and students need to sort them into chronological order -using the outline sheet provided. This means that they are suitable for adaptive teaching, by providing degrees of scaffolding whilst keeping the content the same. The main activity is where the events are arranged in groups of five (each of the four different sets in order so that the ‘blank’ timeline is filled from oldest to newest) -there are blank sheets to help with the sequencing. For greater challenge there is a version with the events organised into two groups of ten events. For support there is an outline timeline table with the dates already provided, students need to match the correct events to the date. (The correct order of each set of ten events is provided!) This resource is suitable for use in class as well as ideal for homework / independent study.

An introduction to an important aspect of personal finance. A resource to help students prepare for the world of work and living away from home. Two worksheets updated for April 2025 changes to NLW as well as to reflect price changes. The first sheet looks at income from employment –considering the main deductions that lead to net pay being less than gross pay. The worksheet takes students though the process step by step, calculating the deductions from a national living wage job. The second sheet considers main household expenses such as rent, council tax and insurance. Again, the worksheet takes a methodical approach, allowing students to see how quickly their income will be spent. Ideal for use in PSHE and functional maths –calculator required! Also available as a separate resource is a pair of power point presentations which go through the same information showing students how gross income is reduced and basic spending.

An introduction to an important aspect of personal finance. A resource to help students prepare for the world of work and living away from home. Two power points -updated for April 2025 changes to NLW as well as to reflect price changes. The first presentation looks at income from employment –considering the main deductions that lead to net pay being less than gross pay. The slides take students though the process step by step, calculating the deductions from a national living wage job. The second presentation considers main household expenses such as rent, council tax and insurance. Again, the slides take a methodical approach, allowing students to see how quickly their income will be spent. Ideal for use in PSHE; also available as a separate resource is a set of worksheets for students to do their own working out – these are ideal for functional maths –calculator required!

A simple sequencing activity to help develop chronological knowledge of Roman Britain (and ability to order events into order). This is based on twenty events from Britain being invaded by the Romans in 43 AD to the end of Roman control in 410 AD. This comes in three different variants to provide support or challenge, but all are based on the same approach. This is where the events are listed alphabetically -with their approximate dates- and students need to sort them into chronological order -using the outline sheet provided. This means that they are suitable for adaptive teaching, by providing degrees of scaffolding whilst keeping the content the same. The main activity is where the events are arranged in groups of five (each of the four different sets in order so that the ‘blank’ timeline is filled from oldest to newest) -there are blank sheets to help with the sequencing. For greater challenge there is a version with the events organised into two groups of ten events. For support there is an outline timeline table with the dates already provided, students need to match the correct events to the date. (The correct order of each set of ten events is provided!) This resource is suitable for use in class as well as ideal for homework / independent study.

Inflation falls but prices rise -a common cause of misunderstanding. A power point presentation (and word document with the same information) to help show how prices go up even if inflation falls. Ideal to help prepare students for life outside of education.

A crossword -with a support version. There are twenty questions on this topic, which when answered will complete the grid. A support version has the first letter of the answer in the grid. Supplied as a pdf for ease of printing. Answers also provided. Has a range of uses such as homework, cover, ‘school at home’, independent research, topic review.

AAnother resource to support knowledge and understanding of Ancient Egypt. This approaches the task of developing/assessing knowledge and understanding from a more ‘fun’ based angle. It features the range of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses featured in our other resources on this topic. There is a set of 12 ‘bingo’ cards each with nine names from the 20 names (19 deities + Karnak) -each one is slightly different so there is also an element of chance. There are two sets of ‘cards’ to use for ‘calling’ -one with a sentence description and one with just the name. The deities covered are: Amun, Anubis, Bastet, Bes, Geb, Hathor, Horus, Isis, Khnum, Khonsu, Montu, Nut, Osiris, Ptah, Ra, Sekhmet, Seth, Tefnut, Thoth (+ Karnak)

An introduction to one hundred notable women with a connection to the 20th century -such as Billie Jean King and the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ in 1973. This is a sample of two women from the 20th century selection which covers the well known (e.g. Mrs Thatcher) to the less well known (such as Rita Loza, first female No.1 chart artist) For each one there is a brief overview of their life/ impact (250-300 words). This is provided as a word document. There is also a powerpoint presentation which has a picture of each woman and a descriptive sentence. The full version contents are: Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; Barbara Cartland;;Barbara McClintock; Marie Curie ;Jennie Lee;Gertrude Ederle ;Grace Hopper ;Frida Kahlo ;Simone de Beauvoir ;Raymond de Laroche ;Elizabeth Arden ;Mildred Didrikson ;Julliete Gordon Low ;Emily Davison ;Hedy Lamarr ;Edith Cavell ;Lois Weber ;Jessica Mitford ;Marie Stopes ;Rosa Luxemburg ;Edith Burton Hughes ;Betty Wilson ;Helena Normanton ;Maria Callas ;Sue Ryder ;Laura Ashley ;Elisabeth Beresford ;Constance Markievicz ;Maya Angelou ;Margaret Bondfield ;Ellen Church ;Lilian Baylis ;Dorothy Day ;Fay Wray ;Leni Reifenstahl ;Lucy Duff-Gordon ;Diana Mitford ;Edith Wharton ;Ellen Sirleaf ;Jane Bolin; Hattie McDaniel ;Amy Johnson ;Anita Roddick ;Sophie Scholl ;Alice Walker ;Violet Szabo ;Mamie Smith ;Anne Frank; Donna Summer ;Mo Mowlam ;Grace Kelly ;Ethel Rosenberg ;Maria Montessori ;Lita Roza ;Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence ;Rosa Parks; Irene Curie ;;Dorothy L Sayers ;First female Peers ;Barbie ;Sirimavo Bandaranaike ;Grandma’ Moses ;Valentina Tereshkova ;Edith Piaf; Nancy Astor ;Stephanie Kwolek ;Indira Gandhi ;Alice Toklas ;Barbara Harrison ;Shirley Temple ;Betty Friedan ;Dorothy Fields ;Mary Peters ;Billie Jean King ;Virginia Apgar ;Margaret Thatcher ;Agatha Christie ;Virginia Wade ;Hannah Dadds ; Mary Pickford ;Bette Nesmith Graham ;Dame Mary Donaldson;Rachel Heyhoe-Flint ;Corrie Ten Boom ;Mary Warnock ;Gale Sondergaard ;Neerja Bhanot ;Diane Abbot; Elizabeth Lane ;Lucille Ball ;Eve Balfour ;Helen Sharman ;Betty Boothroyd ;Audrey Hepburn ;First female Priests ;Alison Hargreaves; Ella FitzGerald ;Mother Teresa ;Barbara Mandell ;Iris Murdoch

Word search and combined word search & quiz This resource provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a range of people, places and terms relating to after WW1 whilst providing varying degrees of challenge/support. Focussed on a quiz that is connected to a wordsearch. Each version of the quiz has a set of ten questions, the answers to which are also contained within the wordsearch. There are four versions : One has just the questions. One has the first letter of the answer. One has the number of letters in the answer; One has both the first letter and number of letters. This means that they are suitable for adaptive teaching, by providing degrees of scaffolding whilst keeping the content the same. There is also a ‘traditional’ version that just has the wordsearch with the words provided. They are suitable for use in class -both as a main activity and as an extension task- as well as for homework / independent study or a cover lesson activity or as a resource for ‘school at home (maybe even as staff challenge!) This wordsearch (& quizzes) features a range of places and terms: Armistice clause disarm League Mandate Reparations Rhineland Treaty Versailles War Guilt