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October

Black History Month Workshops for Schools

Real stories, real history, told properly.

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Black History Month, held every October in the UK, is a chance for pupils to learn history that's too often left out of the curriculum — the people, events, and achievements that shaped Britain and the world. Our workshops are built around real history and real stories, delivered in a way that's honest, age-appropriate, and genuinely engaging, not a single assembly ticked off a list.

What pupils will learn

  1. The origins of Black History Month in the UK and why October was chosen
  2. Key figures and events in Black British history, tailored to your key stage
  3. How to think critically about whose stories get told, and why that matters
  4. Connections between historical events and present-day Britain

What's included

October

  • A live, interactive session (assembly or classroom format available)
  • Age-adapted storytelling and discussion, from EYFS through to KS4
  • Optional follow-up classroom resources for teachers
  • A short pre-visit briefing so staff know exactly what to expect

Key dates

October

Black History Month runs throughout October in the UK. We recommend booking by early September, as October is our busiest month.

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What schools say

What schools say about our Black History Month workshop

5.038 Google reviews
  • “Honest, age-appropriate and properly researched. It gave our Year 5s real history rather than a token mention, and the follow-up resources meant we could keep going with it in class.”
    Daniel OkaforYear 5 Teacher, primary school in Bristol

Questions schools ask

Is this suitable for younger pupils?

Yes — content is adapted for EYFS and KS1 using age-appropriate storytelling, and becomes more discussion-based for KS3/KS4.

Do you provide a risk assessment?

Yes, sent automatically once your booking is confirmed.

Can this be delivered as a whole-school assembly?

Yes, or as individual classroom sessions — let us know your preference when booking.

Is the content curriculum-linked?

Yes, mapped to relevant History and PSHE outcomes for your key stage.

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Real stories, real history, told properly.

Curriculum-linked cultural workshops and assemblies for UK primary and secondary schools.

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