Teacher Pack: Great Fire of London
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About this resource
A planning companion for the Great Fire of London topic, mapping each resource to the relevant DfE NC KS1 history strand. The Great Fire is unusual in covering THREE of the four KS1 strands at once — events beyond living memory (strand 2), significant individuals (strand 3), and for London-area schools, significant places in their own locality (strand 4).
Includes a section on common Y2 misconceptions (when did it happen, who was the King, did Farriner cause it on purpose) and a five-lesson scheme that uses this pack’s resources.
What you'll learn
- How the fire started DfE NC History KS1 strand 2
- How we know what happened DfE NC History KS1 historical enquiry
- Significant individuals (Pepys, Charles II, Wren) DfE NC History KS1 strand 3 (significant individuals)
- What changed afterwards DfE NC History KS1 strand 2
- When & where it happened DfE NC History KS1 strand 2 (events beyond living memory)
- Why it spread so fast DfE NC History KS1 strand 2
Inside this resource
- 3 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about history. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 history — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 history. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.
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