This History scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key stage 2 pupils use census records as a historical source. It explores how the census supports local inquiries, helps develop disciplinary knowledge and inference skills, and allows pupils to work like real historians using primary sources. The video demonstrates how to assess the reliability of census data, interpret Victorian terminology, and understand the value and limitations of the information recorded.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History skills resources. It simplifies the process, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to support the pupils in investigating real lives from the past and drawing meaningful conclusions in lessons like the ones below.