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The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on England?

In this unit, pupils learn about the causes and conduct of the Norman Conquest of England. They develop their understanding of the sorts of evidence historians use to make claims, and how they do this, building an understanding of how we know about these events.

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 that England had been ruled by monarchs.
  • Pupils know that a succession crisis could lead to huge changes.
  • Pupils know that from 1042 England had an Anglo-Saxon king.
  • Pupils know that the early 11th century saw both Anglo-Saxons and Vikings rule England.

Source curriculum references

  • Extend and deepen their chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, so that it provides a well-informed context for wider learning
  • Use historical terms and concepts in increasingly sophisticated ways
  • Pursue historically valid enquiries including some they have framed themselves, and create relevant, structured and evidentially supported accounts in response
  • Understand how different types of historical sources are used rigorously to make historical claims
  • The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509

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