In this History video, teachers are supported in delivering a lesson that helps the children evaluate the Roman legacy in Britain and understand the lasting effects of Roman rule.

The video provides a historical overview of the decline of the Roman Empire and the withdrawal of Roman forces from Britain in 410 AD. The children learn how this left Britain vulnerable to invasion and set the stage for change. The lesson explores the concept of ‘legacy’, defined as the lasting impact of people or events from the past. The children investigate Roman contributions such as roads, numerals, central heating and Christianity, before reflecting on which legacies remain most significant in shaping life in Britain today.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History skills videos, building pupils’ understanding of continuity and change across time.

Please see more of our Year 3 and Year 4 History scheme of work.

• History, Year 3, British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?, Lesson 6: What was the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain?

• History, Year 3, British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?

• History, Y3/4 (A), British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?, Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: What was the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain?