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King Henry's Court

About this session

Key stage 2 | Subject: History | Topics: Tudors | Session type: Route-based

Taking place on the Tudor route and led by a costumed presenter, this session encourages children to use the palace as a primary source. They will explore the notion of hierarchy and status within the Tudor court and how these are reflected in the buildings of the palace.

This session develops children’s historical enquiry skills, highlighting that we can use architectural features and furnishings to understand the rank and status of those who would have used and occupied the lower and upper parts of the palace.

What to expect?

  • This one-hour session takes place both outdoors and in the palace spaces. Pupils will be walking and standing for the most part.  
  • Teachers will be asked at the start of the session about pupils' previous knowledge, learning needs and access requirements.
  • Your group will be led to different locations around the site.   
  • The session will be led by a historical character in costume who will interact with pupils in a lively and responsive way. 
  • Your pupils will be encouraged to take an active part in the session through drama-based activities, questioning and debate. 
  • Teachers will be required to actively support the facilitator and engage with the session. 

Learning objectives

Children will:

  • Understand hierarchy and status within the Tudor court and how these are reflected in the buildings of the Tudor Palace.
  • Learn about the function and roles in a Tudor court.
  • Develop methods of historical enquiry through using the palace as source material to understand how evidence is used to make historical claims.

National Curriculum links

This session supports:

  • Exploring a theme in British history that extends chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
  • Understanding the methods of historical enquiry and how evidence is used to make historical claims.
  • Understanding how knowledge of the past is constructed through sources.

Booking information

Availability 
Wednesday - Friday
10.30, 11.45, 13.15

This session is also available on our Schools only Tuesdays.

Duration 
60 minutes 

Capacity 
Up to 35 children 

Price 
£105 plus admission 

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