This History video features a mock podcast titled ‘Anglo-Saxon History’, in which the host interviews a guest role-playing as the Head of Heritage at Whitby Abbey. The video highlights effective interviewing techniques, such as active listening, clear questioning, eye contact and concise, informative responses.

The video prepares the children for the task of stepping into the roles of host and guest, practising these skills by taking turns, using fact files and prepared interview questions. Some groups may record or present their own podcast interviews. Through observing and practising these techniques, the children develop communication skills while exploring the historical significance of Whitby Abbey, Saint Hilda and the spread of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon Britain.

As part of Kapow Primary’s Anglo-Saxon Britain resources, the children explore effective interview skills while learning about the role of Whitby Abbey and Saint Hilda in the spread of Christianity.

See more of our Year 4 History scheme of work.

• History, Year 4, *New* British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion? Lesson 4: How did Christianity arrive in Britain?
• History, Year 4, *New* British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
• History, Year 3/4 (A), *New* British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion? Lesson 4: How did Christianity arrive in Britain?
• History, Year 3/4 (A), *New* British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?