Free Black History Month classroom resources
Bring inspiring Black British stories to life
This year’s Black History Month theme, Honouring Our Communities, celebrates the people whose care, service, leadership and creativity have helped shape and sustain Black communities across Britain.
Meet three remarkable Black Britons who bring courage, leadership and empathy to life!
Download a colourful, ready-to-use resources to help your class celebrate and explore them.
You can’t be it if you can’t see it
Their stories give young people a mirror with which to see themselves represented and a window onto a diverse world.
Through their experiences and character strengths, each role model brings character vividly to life in the classroom.
Three people. Three powerful strengths.
Your young people will learn about:
The courage of Ignatius Sancho – the writer and abolitionist who used his voice to challenge slavery.
The leadership of Claudia Jones – the pioneering journalist and activist who helped her community feel heard, connected and celebrated.
The empathy of Marcus Rashford – the footballer who turned his own experience into action against child food poverty.
Help your young people explore the strengths they have and how they could use them to make a difference!
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Bring these inspiring stories into your classroom.
Everything is ready to use, with no additional planning needed!
You’ll receive:
An engaging primary assembly
A thought provoking secondary form-time lesson
Character strengths brought to life
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