‘Less than spacious sleeping arrangements is only one of the discomforts ailing Victorian boy, Tom. Can your class roll up their sleeves and find a way to help him? In this big, bold history lesson dates and facts are only a part of the learning. When it comes to teaching what life was like as a Victorian child, the possibilities for pupils to get stuck in are endless.

Split the learning up between a carousel of activities that last throughout the week, ending with a reflection that, because it is based on true experiences, is heartfelt and honest. ‘

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