The Life of Florence Nightingale
- Age Group: Year 4 and 5, KS2*
- Duration: 1 hr 40 minutes to 2 hours
- Capacity: 30 Children (extra children are negotiable)
It is time to meet the Lady of the Lamp herself – Florence Nightingale! Your children will learn about Florence’s start in a wealthy family and watch her bravely fight against the expectations of a Victorian woman.
The children will witness Florence stand up to her strict father and see her arrive at the hospital in Scutari. Here they will become nurses, doctors and patients as the terrible hospital conditions are brought to life. It is here that Florence will make history by teaching the hospital’s top doctor about the importance of sanitation.
To commemorate Florence, the children will create their own statues of her and will watch as an elderly Florence looks back over her life and her huge achievements.
* Can be adapted for other year groups upon request!
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What are the Key Areas?
- Roles of Women in the Victorian Era
- Florence’s Childhood and Relationship with her Father
- Florence and The Crimean War
- Sanitation and Nursing Style
- Florence’s Legacy
What is the Curriculum Link?
- Shows the life of a significant individual in the past who has contributed to national and
international achievements.