Year 9 · History · beta

Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a 'New Jerusalem'?

In this unit, pupils learn about the significant changes that took place in post-war Britain: the establishment of the NHS and the welfare state, the growth of social democracy, the changing role of women and the experience of racism in Britain.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know about the existence of the Welfare State.
  • Pupils know that the government should act in the interests of the British public.

Source curriculum references

  • Understand historical concepts such as similarity, difference
  • Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

Loading lessons…