This 20-slide Florence Nightingale KS2 lesson provides a clear, structured introduction to her life, the Crimean War and her lasting impact on nursing. Pupils explore her childhood, her determination to become a nurse despite family expectations, and the improvements she made to hospital conditions for wounded soldiers.

The lesson encourages discussion and historical understanding while helping pupils recognise why Florence Nightingale remains a significant individual from the Victorian era. An interactive quiz at the end reinforces key learning and provides built-in assessment opportunities.
This KS2 Florence Nightingale resource includes:

Editable 20-slide PowerPoint presentation
A child-friendly biography of Florence Nightingale
Explanation of the Crimean War and hospital conditions
Exploration of her improvements to nursing and hygiene
Discussion prompts to deepen understanding
Interactive quiz with answers for assessment or plenary use