--- title: "Year 5 History - how have children’s lives changed?" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-04-14-02-19-year-5-history-how-have-children-s-lives-changed" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Year 5 History - how have children’s lives changed? ![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/blog/IMG_3489.jpeg) 4 January 2024 [Mr Griffiths](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/author/LukeGriffiths) [Year 5](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-5) Year 5 students embarked on a captivating journey through time last term, uncovering the changing lives of children from the Tudor period to the modern day. The exploration began with the Tudor era, delving into the stark differences in education and daily life. Transitioning to the Victorian period, the class focused on Lord Shaftesbury's plans, sparking discussions on child labour reform and advocacy. Bringing the journey to the present, the students reflected on advancements and challenges. Lord Shaftesbury's legacy served as a crucial thread, connecting historical dots and instilling a sense of responsibility. [Year 5](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/tag/year-5) [History](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/tag/history) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/100x100c/blog/IMG_20231213_145804.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2023-12-15-11-31-37-y6-and-reception-christmas) Previous ### [Y6 and Reception Christmas!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2023-12-15-11-31-37-y6-and-reception-christmas) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/100x100c/blog/IMG_0824.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-05-08-11-10-y2-pshe) Next ### [Y2 - PSHE](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-05-08-11-10-y2-pshe) ### School Life - [Brookside Blog ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog) - [News](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/news) - [Events](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/events) - [Photograph Galleries ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [School Council](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/school-council) - [After-School Clubs ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/after-school-clubs) - [KIDZ Club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/kidz-club) - [Calendar](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/calendar) - [Newsletters](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents/newsletters-2026-2027) - [Mental Health ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/mental-health) ##### Location Rostherne Avenue Great Sutton Cheshire CH66 2EE ##### Contact Us 0151 558 1123 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/brooksideprimary/) © Copyright 2014–2026 Brookside Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)