a system in which the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens by providing grants, pensions and other benefits

the system of routinely paying money to the government

The NHS and the welfare state

History

The aims of the post-war Labour government

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

The changing role of women in post-war Britain

Experiences of racism in Britain

British society after WWII, 1945-1970

In this unit, pupils explore how post-war Britain aimed to become a ‘New Jerusalem’ and address social reforms. This prepares them for the next unit, ‘Thematic study: how has the role of women in British society changed?’, where they will examine the evolving role of women and how it reflects broader social changes.

In ‘The Industrial Revolution: did industrialisation revolutionise people’s lives?’, pupils explored how industrialisation transformed society. This unit continues that exploration by analysing how post-war Britain aimed to improve social conditions and redefine itself as a ‘New Jerusalem’ amid new challenges and opportunities.

In this unit, pupils learn about the significant changes that took place in post-war Britain: the establishment of the NHS and the welfare state, the growth of social democracy, the changing role of women and the experience of racism in Britain.

Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a 'New Jerusalem'?

How many children were receiving free school meals by 1945?

What is the name for the system of routinely paying money to the government?

a way to increase the growth of the British economy

a system of protection for British people

a taxation on the rich to pay for services for the poor

What was the aim of introducing National Insurance?

What services could people claim through the NHS?

Who was the Labour minister for health after WW2?

Put the following events in chronological order.

Why did an increasing amount of people need state support after World War Two (WW2)?

What percentage of children evacuated from Liverpool in 1939 were found to have lice?

Which politician became Prime Minister in 1945?

What is the term for taking privately controlled companies and industries and putting them under government control?

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What was Labour's manifesto for the 1945 General Election?

The NHS and the welfare state

Lesson outcome