Bring real historical evidence into your KS2 learning with this slavery and freedom teaching pack, aligned to the National Curriculum.

Created by the Trust for Records of Enslavement and Emancipation (TREE), this resource introduces pupils to Britain’s history of slavery, abolition, and the journey towards freedom through genuine 19th-century documents. It supports teachers in delivering this sensitive topic with care, clarity, and empathy.

What’s included

• Teacher notes with simple background context, classroom guidance, and safeguarding support

• Pupil worksheets featuring observation, creative writing, and discussion activities

• Primary source extracts from TREE’s archive, adapted for primary understanding

• Printable PDFs for easy classroom use

• Reflection and empathy prompts to help pupils process what they learn

  Curriculum links (KS2)

History:

• Britain and the wider world in the past

• Human rights and the story of freedom

• Using evidence to understand real people and events

  PSHE / Citizenship:

• Fairness, equality, and respect

• Understanding right and wrong

• Learning lessons from history

  English:

• Reading historical texts for meaning

• Reflective and creative writing

• Speaking and listening through discussion

  Why this resource?

• Brings history alive through authentic evidence

• Builds empathy, curiosity, and respect

• Perfect for Black History Month or cross-curricular enrichment

Produced by TREE, a heritage foundation dedicated to preserving and teaching Britain’s slavery records