Learning Resources
Ipswich Heritage Harbour: KS2 Schools Resource Pack
1400 years of maritime history - ready to teach
Explore how Ipswich’s waterfront has shaped — and been shaped by over 1,400 years of history. From Anglo-Saxon trade to Tudor exploration and Victorian industry, pupils discover how one town connects to wider national and international developments.
What this resource offers:
A fully resourced, enquiry-led Key Stage 2 scheme of work, developed as part of the Ipswich Heritage Harbour Project.
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Created by a teacher, for teachers
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Aligned with Ofsted’s ‘Rich Encounters with the Past’ guidance
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Ready-to-use PowerPoints and lesson materials
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Built around real archive sources (maps, images, documents)
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Supports curriculum-led learning while fostering pride in place
Flexible & curriculum-ready
Select individual enquiries to suit and enrich your curriculum, or use the full sequence to build a coherent KS2 local history offer.
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7 structured enquiries (Years 3–6)
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Focus on chronology, causation, significance and use of evidence
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Cross-curricular links (Geography, English, STEM, Art, Drama)
Designed for use in the classroom or as part of a visit to Ipswich Waterfront, enabling pupils to apply their learning in context.
Why teachers value it:
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Builds secure chronological understanding
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Uses dual coding and visual sources to support knowledge retention
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Encourages oracy through discussion, debate and ‘speaking history’
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Promotes interactive, enquiry-led learning
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Makes history relevant, engaging and rooted in place
“It has made me want to share this knowledge with pupils to inspire pride in Ipswich… they have so much history on their doorstep.”
“Linking to our local history… the retention is far higher and pupil engagement.”
Created by a specialist
Developed by Dale Banham — history teacher, education consultant, Schools History Project author and Historical Association Fellow.
Access this resource
This resource is free for schools.
To find out more or request access, please contact:
info@ipswichmaritimetrust.org.uk