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Tudor Prisoners (MLD Session)

About this session

Key stage 3, Moderate learning difficulties (MLD) | Subject: History | Topics: Tudors, Elizabethans, Crime and punishment | Session Type: Route-based 

The Tudor period was a time of huge turmoil in England, and many of those who fell out of favour with the monarch found themselves imprisoned in the Tower of London. This session explores the Tower as a Tudor prison, delving into the lives – and escapes! - of some of those who were imprisoned, in the very locations where history happened.  

This session is delivered by a presenter skilled in supporting students with moderate learning difficulties.  

This session is based entirely on route, in public areas of The Tower of London.  

What to expect?

  • The session will be led by an historical character in costume who will interact with students in a lively and responsive way
  • Your group will be led to different locations around the site
  • Your students will be encouraged to take an active part in the session through drama-based activities and questioning
  • Teachers will be required to actively support the facilitator and engage with the session 

National Curriculum links

This session supports: 

  • The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509
  • Understanding how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world
  • 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 

Who is this session aimed at?

This session is suitable for mainstream school SEND units with a high proportion of students with moderate learning difficulties, or smaller groups of students from special schools who are working at KS3 level. 

Teachers will be asked at the start of the session about students' previous knowledge, learning needs and access requirements. 

Booking information

Availability 
Monday - Friday 
10.30, 12.00, 13.30 
 
Duration 
60 minutes 
 
Capacity 
Up to 35 students 
 
Price 
£105 plus admission 

Please note that the presenter will be in costume throughout. 

We also offer SEND sessions suitable for students from special schools, aged between 6 and 16 years. 

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