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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 9: What did Medieval People Believe about Heaven and Hell?

In blog 9 in our Key Stage 3 History series we look at medieval beliefs. What did Medieval People Believe about Heaven and Hell? I have some sad news today. Old Mrs Miller from next door is really ill. It’s … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 8: The Role of the Church

In blog 8 of our Key Stage 3 History series we look at the role of the medieval church. The Role of the Church I’m all flustered! I’m flapping around like a headless chicken and achieving nothing! It’s Sunday morning. That means all … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 7: The Peasants’ Revolt: The Death of Wat Tyler

In blog 7 of our Key Stage 3 History series we look again at the Peasants’ Revolt – today, the death of Wat Tyler. The Peasants’ Revolt: The Death of Wat Tyler Didn’t I say I saw trouble ahead? Oh, … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 6: Causes of the Peasants’ Revolt

 The sixth blog in our Key Stage 3 History series is about the Peasants’ Revolt. Causes of the Peasants’ Revolt Now, you know I’m not one for drama, but the whole world has gone mad! I never thought I’d see what … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 5: Life in Towns

In the last blog in our Key Stage 3 History series we looked life in the country. In blog 5 we look at life in a Medieval town. Life in Towns You think life in the country is bad? It’s no better … More…

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Home education blog: Home schooling

With the new school year approaching one of our home schooling tutors explores the decision to home educate. Oxford Home Schooling offers a range of home education courses from Key Stage 3, to GCSE and IGCSE, to A Level. More…

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IGCSE Courses

As Richard Garner has revealed in the Independent, more than 200 state secondary schools in the UK have ditched the GCSE in favour of IGCSE a more traditional O-level style examination. Interest in International GCSEs has doubled over the past … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 4: Country Life – Work

In blog 4 of our Key Stage 3 History series we look at Medieval country life. Country Life – Work Well, life seems to have calmed down a bit now. We’re back on our feet and back into the old back-breaking … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 3: The Black Death – Consequences

Here is the third in our series of Key Stage 3 History blogs on Medieval Life. In blog 3 we stay with the Black Death and examine its consequences. The Black Death – Consequences Well, the local priest isn’t going … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 2: The Black Death – causes

Here is the second in a new series of Key Stage 3 History blogs on Medieval Life. In blog 2 we look at the causes of the Black Death. The Black Death – Causes I’m sorry, I can’t stop crying. We … More…

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