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Bringing one of the most pivotal moments in British political history to life with this comprehensive and engaging lesson, perfect for KS3 or as an introduction for GCSE students studying the development of democracy in Britain.

The lesson, which can be delivered over 2 x I hour sessions, includes:

Who could vote before 1832? Students explore the deeply unequal system of pre-Reform Britain and understand how power was distributed among the few, including corruption and rotten boroughs
Political Power Play: Discover how the determined Whig Government pushed the reluctant House of Lords into passing this landmark act, with immense pressure from society at large.
Deep Dive into the Reform Act: Students will analyse the terms of the Act using extracts and guided activities, before evaluating its democratic impact through structured, extended writing tasks with scaffolding to help.
Plenary Quiz: to reinforce key learning points and end on an energetic high with a ready-to-go recap quiz.

Why teachers will love this resource:
Ready to use, with clear structure and differentiation built in
Encourages critical thinking and independent judgement
Ideal for promoting extended historical writing and source analysis
Supports curriculum aims on British political reform and democracy
A foundation to delivering Power & the People at GCSE

Whether you’re introducing students to 19th-century reform or encouraging them to question what “democracy” really means, this lesson will challenge and engage your class.