Henry to Mary: A Religious Rollercoaster

about this session

Key stage 3, Moderate learning difficulties (MLD) | Subject: History | Topics: Tudors | Session type: Route-based 

In the Tudor period, religion was a hotbed of revolution. The rollercoaster of religious changes led to widespread confusion and turmoil, impacting both the royal family and their subjects. 

This session has been especially adapted for students with moderate learning difficulties and is delivered by an SEN-trained presenter. Students will explore primary evidence from the buildings of Hampton Court Palace. They will analyse the impact of changes in religion during the period of King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I in one of the key locations where religious and political decisions were made. 

Learning objectives 
 
Students will: 

• Understand that Tudor Monarchs were either Catholic or Protestant 
• Analyse the impact this would have had on someone of a different religion to the current monarch 
• See how these constant changes are reflected in the architecture and art of Hampton Court Palace 

National Curriculum links

This session supports:

• The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745.
• Understanding historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and using them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends and frame historically-valid questions.
• Understanding how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.

Who is this session aimed at?  

This session is suitable for mainstream school SEND units with a high proportion of students who have attainment well below National Curriculum expected levels. It is also suitable for smaller groups of students from special schools who are working at KS3 level. 

Booking Information

Availability
Wednesday - Friday
10.30, 11.45, 13.15

This session is also available on our Schools only Tuesdays:

2024   

Tuesday 24 September
Tuesday 22 October
Tuesday 26 November    

2025

Tuesday 25 February
Tuesday 25 March
Tuesday 20 May
Tuesday 8 July   

Duration
60 minutes

Capacity
Up to 35 students

Price
£104 plus admission

We also offer SEND sessions suitable for students with MLD and SLD, aged between 6 and 16 years, who attend special schools or units.