Key Stage 2 – 5: Court in the Past

In this interactive courtroom workshop, students will examine a historical case and will then prepare and present a trial based on the evidence available. Students will:

• Learn about the law and justice system
• Explore the roles in a courtroom
• Prepare and enact a trial based on their chosen case
• Discuss and debate real historical sentencing options and compare these to sentencing options in the present day
• Gain a better understanding of the law and justice system and be encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities

Curriculum links include: PSHE, Citizenship, English, History and Law

Key Stage 2 Themes Available:

• Victorian Children
• Suffragettes

Key Stage 3 Themes Available:

• Suffragettes
• Protest and Riots

Key Stage 4 Themes Available:

• ‘Blazing Car’ Murder

Key Stage 5 & University Level Themes Available:

• The ‘Brighton Trunk’ Murders

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“I learned about the different punishment for different crimes. My favourite part of the day was when we were acting out a court scene because it was fun and I learned how the courts work” Lillie, Year 5