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WW2 Evacuation Role Play

Immerse yourself in a significant point of British history and evacuate your pupils back in time to the Second World War at Lotherton. Billeted in the countryside, pupils will discover life as child in 1940s wartime and ‘do their bit’ for the war effort. With activities including  learning Morse code and object handling, pupils will prepare for war in a range of activities to bring their own narratives and connections to life.

Duration: 2 hours  |  Suitable for: Key Stage 2  |  Sessions run: Monday – Friday

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