This History video introduces teachers to the key knowledge and lines of historical enquiry explored in the unit, What was life like in Tudor England? It examines the absolute power of the monarchy and how Tudor society was organised, highlighting the significance of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I as rulers. The video outlines how portraits, inventories, letters, and other sources are used to develop pupils’ understanding of Tudor life across social classes, from the royal court to ordinary people.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History scheme – England. It supports teachers in delivering lessons rooted in disciplinary and substantive knowledge by modelling how to explore evidence critically, assess the reliability of sources, and build a coherent understanding of power, status, and everyday life in Tudor England through inquiry-based learning.

History, Upper key stage 2, Year 5, *New* British history 5: What was life like in Tudor England?