This Parent Q&A is your guide to supporting your learner as they explore Brilliant Brits: British Inventors Who Changed the World, a topic packed with fascinating stories about inventors who changed everyday life. From steam engines and railways to the telephone and the World Wide Web, this lesson introduces young people to the brilliant minds behind some of the most important inventions in history.

The Q&A helps you understand what your child will be learning, why these inventions matter, and how they connect to everyday life today. You’ll also find helpful tips on how to guide discussions, encourage curiosity, and make the learning experience more engaging. Whether you are familiar with the inventors or learning about them for the first time, this sheet will give you confidence to support your child.

For families choosing Elective Home Education, this resource fits well into personalised learning. It provides background information, practical advice, and suggestions for deeper thinking, helping you make the most of this fascinating topic. Use it to spark conversations about creativity, problem-solving, and the power of ideas — skills that go far beyond the lesson itself.