Primary
Primary Learning Resources
These resources have been designed to be taught in sequence, beginning with the Assembly, but could equally work as standalone lessons.
Assembly: What is a Coronation?
What is a Coronation?
Explore the significance of the Coronation as an important historical and national event and find out about the key rituals and symbols which take centre stage in the Coronation ceremony.
What is a Coronation?
Download resources here.
Coronation Values & Symbols: The Coronation as a moment of change (History/Citizenship)
Coronation Values & Symbols
Explore the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as a moment of transition and reflect on the values which were important for her throughout her reign. What has changed, and what are young people’s hopes for the future in the reign of King Charles III?
Coronation Values & Symbols
Download resources here.
Coronation Symbols: How are objects used as symbols in the Coronation ceremony? (History/Art & Design)
Coronation Symbols
Explore the language of symbolism and investigate how symbols have been used by monarchs throughout the ages in art, portraiture and in the Coronation ceremony. Develop your own symbols to represent the core values which young people feel are most relevant for Britain today.
Coronation Symbols
Download resources here.
Browse more history and stories
Hampton Court Conference of 1604
One of the most enduring aspects of James I's reign
Queen Victoria's role in the British Empire
Queen Victoria had both a real and symbolic role in the expansion of the British Empire during her reign. Its effects are still felt today.
Sir Thomas More
Henry VIII's 'good servant, and God's first'