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11 October 2026

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The aim of this lesson is to question the motives of Emily Davison and consider whether her actions at the Derby were a deliberate act of protest or a tragic accident.

Students begin by exploring what is meant by a martyr before examining evidence connected to Davison and the events at the Derby. They are encouraged to consider what the evidence can tell us about her intentions and why historians have reached different conclusions about what happened.

The lesson then introduces conflicting source and video evidence, challenging students to weigh up the arguments and decide how convincing each interpretation is. Rather than giving them a straightforward answer, the evidence is deliberately presented to encourage discussion and uncertainty.

The plenary asks students to consider whether Emily Davison should be regarded as a martyr for the Suffragette cause and what impact her actions at the Derby had on the wider campaign for women’s suffrage.

This is an engaging and challenging lesson which requires students to evaluate evidence, make judgements and justify their opinions. There is also the opportunity for role play, as students piece together the evidence and investigate the mystery surrounding the events at the Derby.

The lesson is enquiry based, with a key question introduced through a lightbulb activity at the start and revisited later to show how students’ understanding has developed.

The resource includes suggested teaching strategies, retrieval practice, differentiated materials and an editable PowerPoint, which can be adapted to suit individual classes.

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Suffragettes & Women's' Rights Complete Bundle

This fully resourced KS3 scheme of work explores the development of women’s rights in Britain, from early resistance and social change through to the Suffragette movement and its lasting impact. It has been designed as a coherent narrative unit as it takes students on a structured journey through change and continuity, helping them understand how and why women gained the right to vote. It is also ideal preparation for GCSE Britain Power & the People / Modern British depth studies. From the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the controversy of universal suffrage and the franchise, this bundle of lessons addresses how women have been treated throughout society. The Suffragette Bundle also focuses on the 19th Century and the questionable suicide of Emily Davison to the militant actions of the Suffragettes including the Cat and Mouse Act, the use of Propaganda and their involvement in World War 1. Moreover this bundle addresses key historical skills: How did World War 1 show change and continuity for women? How different were the lives of Medieval and Renaissance women? What were the causes and consequences of the industrial revolution on universal suffrage? What were the similarities and differences in the actions of the Suffragists of Millicent Fawcett and Suffragette 'Deeds not words' of Emmeline Pankhurst? What was significant about the imprisonment of the Suffragettes and force feeding or the death of Emily Davison? The lessons are as follows: L1 Medieval women L2 Renaissance women L3 Dying for the vote (free lesson) L4 An introduction to the Suffragettes L5 Suffragists and Suffragettes L6 Emily Davison – martyr or fool? L7 Propaganda and the Cat and Mouse Act of 1913 L8 The impact of World War 1 on women’s rights L9 The Roaring Twenties L10 How far have women gained equality? (+ Key Word History Display) I have also included suggested teaching strategies to deliver the lesson and there are differentiated materials included. I would welcome any reviews of this resource.

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