This History Kapow teacher video supports you in delivering a thoughtful and balanced lesson about the evacuation of civilians during the Second World War. It introduces children to the reasons behind evacuation, who was involved, and how it impacted both the evacuees and the families who hosted them. Through a combination of historical facts and personal experiences, pupils will develop empathy and understanding of this major event in British history.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History scheme of work – World War. It offers practical support for exploring multiple perspectives, including the different experiences of children during evacuation. You’ll be guided on how to help pupils examine sources critically, ask historical questions and consider how wartime decisions affected ordinary lives, equipping them with the skills to think deeply about the past.

History, Upper key stage 2, Year 6, *Updated* What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain? Lesson 4: What was evacuation like?