The lesson plan for How William the Conqueror Used the Domesday Book to Control England is designed to help parents and carers explore this fascinating part of English history with their children. The topic explains how William used a clever survey — the Domesday Book — to gain full control over his new kingdom. Learners will discover how information, rather than just soldiers, gave William power.

This lesson plan provides clear learning goals, discussion questions, creative activities, and deeper thinking tasks to spark curiosity and develop understanding. Parents will find ready-made tasks suitable for a variety of ages and learning styles. You don’t need any specialist knowledge to use this lesson — everything is written clearly to guide you.

It is designed for flexibility, allowing parents to adapt the lesson easily. Whether you use it as a stand-alone history project or as part of a wider study on kingship, the Normans, or medieval England, this resource supports learning at home with confidence.