This History video introduces teachers to wartime evacuation. It explores who was evacuated, why it happened and what life was like for evacuees and host families.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History – Teacher subject knowledge videos. It highlights the emotional and social impact of evacuation on children, families and communities, and supports teachers in delivering this complex topic with care and context.

History, What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?, Year 6, What was evacuation like?