Character
History
KS2
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Meet Queen Victoria and hear first-hand about her life, family and connections to Burghley House.
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Session overview
What was it like to be Queen of the largest empire the world had ever seen? In this engaging educator-in-role session, pupils meet Queen Victoria and discover the story of her life, from her lonely childhood to her long reign as monarch.
Through stories and discussion, pupils learn about Victoria’s large family, her husband Prince Albert, her visits to Burghley House and her connections with the Cecil family. They also explore how Britain changed during her reign, including developments in industry, society and the growing influence of the British Empire.
Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, helping them to find out more about Queen Victoria, her family and life in Victorian Britain.
What Pupils Will Do
- Meet Queen Victoria through an educator-in-role experience.
- Learn about her childhood, family and life as monarch.
- Hear about her visits to Burghley House and links to the Cecil family.
- Explore how Britain changed during the Victorian period.
- Ask questions and take part in discussion throughout the session.
What to Expect
- Classroom-based session.
- Presentation and discussion-led format.
- A seated activity
- Opportunities for pupil questioning and interaction.
- Content and activities are delivered at an age-appropriate level for Key Stage 2 pupils.
- Adaptable to pupil knowledge and engagement.
Learning outcomes
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Understand the role of Queen Victoria as monarch.
02
Identify key features of Victorian monarchy.
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Understand how Britain changed during Victoria’s reign.
04
Develop historical questioning skills.
05
Use historical vocabulary related to monarchy and Victorian society.
