Mary Seacole: The Caring Doctress from Jamaica

Categories: History, Key Stage 1
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About Course

A history course for children aged 5–7 about Mary Seacole, who learned healing skills in Jamaica and travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense to care for soldiers. Find out about her life, how she helped people, how we know about her and how she is remembered today.

Tutwoo Kids is an independent learning provider. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education (DfE), Ofqual or any exam board. The certificate of completion celebrates your child’s learning; it is not a qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Tell the story of Mary Seacole’s life in order
  • Explain how she helped soldiers in the Crimean War
  • Find out how we know about her, including her own book
  • Compare her with Florence Nightingale and think about how people are remembered

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Growing Up in Jamaica
  • Helping in the Crimean War
  • How Do We Know? How Is She Remembered?

For grown-ups
Sources and further reading for parents, carers and teachers.

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