Teaching union urges schools to ‘decolonise the classroom’

The contribution of black people to British history and culture should be taught in all subjects at school, a teaching union’s conference has been told. The NASUWT’s annual conference heard that the national curriculum is ‘lacking’ and some teachers have taken it into their own hands to ‘decolonise their classrooms’. A motion passed at the … Read more

Eton promises to ‘decolonise’ its curriculum

Eton promises to ‘decolonise’ its curriculum and hire more black teachers after appeal from parents and students Simon Henderson responded to letter signed by 635 students and their parents  He pledged to alter Eton’s curriculum and diversify his staff after their appeal   Mr Henderson said he would ensure Etonians ‘understand the roots of racism’  By … Read more

Top private schools want to ‘decolonise’ their curriculum by altering history lessons

Top private schools want to ‘decolonise’ their curriculum by altering history lessons after Black Lives Matter protests Private schools to plan ‘new approaches’ on teaching Britain’s colonial history History lessons could be altered in an attempt to ‘decolonise’ school curriculums Tony Blair’s school Fettes said it would use moment as ‘catalyst for real change’ By Josh White … Read more