2025/2026
Summer 2
Year 3/4 - The War of the Roses
Key points
- The War of the Roses was the fight to take control of England.
- The House of Lancaster and the House of York.
- When two groups within one country fight, this is called a Civil War.
- Edward IV, Richard III and Henry VI were significant monarchs during this time.
Students will deepen their knowledge of British history and build upon their prior knowledge on the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. This will enable a stronger sense of how their country has developed in previous centuries and build on their chronological knowledge. Connections, comparisons and contrasts can be made between society then and now. A range of sources will be provided to help understand how events from long ago can be interpreted now.
Year 5/6 - Victorian Age
Key points
- Queen Victoria ruled Britain during the Victorian Age.
- She was 18 years old when she became monarch.
- During her reign, she ruled over the British Empire, which controlled countries globally.
- A lot of significant changes occurred during this time, including the Industrial Revolution.
Prior knowledge of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution will provide children with a firm foundation in which to learn about the Victorian Age. Underpinning this unit is the development of the country into becoming closer to the modern world they live in today. Students will be encouraged to make comparisons, while also forming theories and questions about how life developed in the country during this period.