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Assembly – Suffragettes

23rd June 2024 in Assemblies

In KS2 assembly, we explored the theme of democracy as the Election fever is ramping up! Democracy seems like a given for us in 2024, but it hasn’t always been the case. Starting with only wealthy males being allowed to vote, times certainly have changed due to the passion of the Suffragettes. Fighting against inequality, the laws of allowing women to vote finally went through Parliament. But it wasn’t easy …

If you want to find out more, have a look at these clips:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxwg3j6/articles/z6gh6g8#zrf3vwx

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxwg3j6/articles/zsjg3j6

Horrible History Suffragette song!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-suffragettes

Or simply ask Wren in Year 5!

 

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