Migration Unit

Migration Through British History: Enquiry Unit (UKS2 / KS3)

A thoughtful, enquiry-driven history unit exploring migration to Britain across different periods. Designed to spark curiosity, discussion and historical thinking, this unit encourages pupils to examine evidence, consider multiple perspectives and reflect on how migration has shaped Britain over time.

This is a fully resourced sequence of lessons (presentations, activities and source material included) but deliberately does not include a knowledge organiser, formal assessment or final summative task, allowing flexibility for teachers to adapt assessment to their own curriculum.

What’s included:

5 enquiry-led lessons with accompanying resources

Source-based activities and discussion prompts

Clear historical focus with accessible yet challenging content

Suitable for Upper KS2 or KS3 (easily adaptable)

Lesson sequence:

L1: What is migration and when has it happened in British history?
L2: What was the impact of the Triangular Slave Trade in Britain?
L3: What can sources tell us about migration to Britain in 1840?
L4: What were the hopes and realities for Windrush migrants to Britain?
L5: What can we learn from the stories of Jewish children who came to Britain on the Kindertransport?