Promoting engagement and activity around Black History

• Date: September 14, 2023
• Time: 14:00 – 15:00
• Cost: Full Member – £65, Additional Full Member – £30, Affiliate Member – £100, Additional Affiliate Member – £30, Non-member – £130
• Audience: Inclusion Leads, Boarding staff, PSHE leads, Heads of Year, Assistant Head Pastoral, Deputy Head Pastoral
• Platform: Zoom (online) – Webinar

Course outline:

The aim of the session is to provide information and resources for boarding staff to use in their Houses to promote awareness of Black History Month. Ensuring the young people in our care are equipped with cultural awareness and knowledge beyond their ‘normal’ is vital in preparing them for life beyond school. It will also suggest steps that can be taken to promote cultural awareness throughout the year.

Training topics will include: 

• The origins and aims of Black History Month
• Educational ideas
• Famous faces
• Reading/watching/to do list
• Recommended resources
• Moving beyond Black History Month.

Learning outcomes:

• A greater understanding and knowledge of the origins and aims of BHM
• Gaining ideas and strategies that can be used during BHM and throughout the year
• Being more aware of where to access resources to support cultural awareness.

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Speakers:

Rebekah Hayward, Research and Inclusion Officer

Rebekah is Research and Inclusion Officer and joined the BSA in April 2023. She is a qualified Primary School Teacher and holds a Masters in Education: International Development and Social Justice. She is the Co-Founder of ‘Increasing Black Representation’ a mentoring scheme for students and sits on the Diversity Board for the Health Tech company Medito. In her previous roles Rebekah has worked in Ed Tech analysing research and creating diverse curriculum content for schools. She has also worked with IESE reviewing literature and resources to ensure they promote equity, diversity and inclusion.

Gaelle Sullivan, Director Research and Inclusion, Director TIOB

Gaelle is Head of Research Services and Inclusion and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.