St Leonard’s Educational Resource
From this page you can access educational materials supporting discovery learning in mediaeval social history, geography, and religious practice. The materials are based on the real-world example of St Leonard’s, a largely unspoilt mediaeval parish church in Flamstead, Hertfordshire. They bring to life many of the characters who lived and worked in the village, especially those who built the church in the 12th Century..
To view the slides and other materials, listen to the audio, or download the files to your device, just click on the links below.
This resource has been created by education professionals for two audiences:
- learners aged 4 to 13 for self-study; the Key Stage 3 materials will also appeal to adults
- teachers using the lesson (session) plans, editable slides, activities, and other source materials provided
To find out more, visit the About page (includes Copyright Statement), or view the Contents List (printable version of this page).
EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stage
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KS1 – Key Stage 1
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Lesson 1
| Paintings of St Leonards – lesson plan | view | |
| Paintings of St Leonards – slides | view | download |
Lesson 2
| Creating a Village in Medieval Times – lesson plan | view | |
| Creating a Village in Medieval Times – slides | view | download |
Lesson 3
| Features of St Leonards Church – lesson plan | view | |
| Features of St Leonards Church – ABC – slides | view | download |
| Features of St Leonards Church – Plenary – slides | view | download |
KS2 – Key Stage 2
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Lesson 1
| Paintings of St Leonards Church – lesson plan | view | |
| Paintings of St Leonards Church – slides | view | download |
Lesson 2
| Creating a Village in Medieval Times – lesson plan | view | |
| Creating a Village in Medieval Times – slides | view | download |
Lesson 3
| Mapping Flamstead – lesson plan | view | |
| Mapping Flamstead – slides | view | download |
| Mapping Flamstead – Map Symbol Bingo – activity | view |
KS3 – Key Stage 3
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Lesson 1
| Who Built St Leonards Church – lesson plan | view | |
| Who built St Leonards Church – slides | view | download |
| Who Built St Leonards Church – quiz text | view | download |
Lesson 2
| The 12th Century – lesson plan | view | |
| The 12th Century – Introduction – slides | view | download |
| The 12th Century – Activities – slides | view | download |
Lesson 3
| St Leonards Church a Colourful Past – lesson plan | view | |
| St Leonards Church a Colourful Past – Part 1 – slides | view | download |
| St Leonards Church a Colourful Past – Part 2 – slides | view | download |
General Interest
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Who’s Who
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Audio Stories & Scripts
| Alice Countess of Warwick – a Long Life (long version) | view | listen |
| Alice Countess of Warwick – a Long Life (short version) | view | listen |
| The Bellmaker – Anthony Chandler | view | listen |
| The Good Wife (long version) | view | listen |
| The Good Wife (short version) | view | listen |
| St Leonard and Christina of Markyate | view | listen |
| The Painter – Brother Gregory | view | listen |
| Peters Tale (long version) | view | listen |
| Peters Tale (short version) | view | listen |
| The Church Builders | view | |
| The Landowner | listen | |
| The Bailiff | listen | |
| The Architect | listen | |
| The Master Mason | listen | |
| The Stone Mason | listen | |
| The Carpenter | listen | |
| The Blacksmith | listen | |
| The Priest | listen |
Word Searches
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Find Out More…
To find out more about these Educational Resources, visit the About page: includes guidance on the educational references, a note about historical accuracy (roles of the architect and master mason, illustrations of mediaeval dress), a copyright statement, and how to provide feedback.
To find out more about the history of St Leonard’s, the village of Flamstead, and the people who lived and worked there, visit the rest of this site.
Materials © 2021-23 Team ER. Permission to reproduce and adapt them is granted for non-commercial, educational, and personal use.