Windrush Educators Network
Welcome to this national Windrush Educators Network.
We are a network for anyone interested in seeing Windrush history embedded into the curriculum in schools across the UK.
Our overall goal is to see Windrush history and legacy taught well in all UK schools and with this in mind we see this Windrush Educators Network as a space for anyone interested in exploring or sharing Windrush resources and learning.
The core organising team currently comprises of;
Sharon Morgan- DT Educator and Founder of BE Truth To Power
Susann Savidge - Chair Somerset African Caribbean Network
Ivya Scott - Black History consultant, NEU & Black Suffolk
Ruth Sinhal - Founding Director of Project FREE
The network has 3 interconnected aims: to amplify, connect and educate.
Amplify — we want this network to be a vehicle for amplifying the work of anyone already active in Windrush-related education and advocacy work.
Connect — we want this network to be a useful space where people connect with each other, build relationships, support one another and potentially even collaborate on projects.
Educate — We want this space to be open to people looking to develop their own Windrush learning, as well as those who have something to share to support others.
But, we also want this network to be a source of ongoing learning for all of us within it. Being part of this group should mean we're continually picking up new knowledge, insights, ideas, confidence and good practice — whether that's through the events themselves, resources shared by members, or simply being connected to others doing this work.
If you would like to join us - sign up here
Online Educator events
Every so often we will host open access free online events, where members of the Windrush Educators Network can share their work and have their ideas and practices amplified.
Teachers and educators from all settings will be invited to attend to enhance their knowledge and explore certain topics.
Our next such event is on Nov 17th at 4pm is Beyond Windrush - Teaching Black British History with Purpose.
To attend this event please sign up here
If you would like to recommend some resources you think should be included in our Windrush Resources Library please email me at ruthsinhal@gmail.com
If you are working in any aspects of Windrush history, justice or campaigning please consider adding your information to the Windrush Directory we are creating - we hope that this will become a one-stop shop of everyone doing Windrush work.
