Introduction
This page provides information to support schools evaluate and improve how race is represented within their curriculum and more generally in the school. It will be updated as new tools and resources are identified.
If you identify anything that you think could be included, then please contact equalities@somerset.gov.uk
Race and culture in the general curriculum
Decolonising the Curriculum KS3
Diversifying and Decolonising the KS3 Curriculum is a resource developed by THRIVE for for Somerset Council to support schools working with young people in Somerset to understand, explore and celebrate the increasing diversity in our local communities.
National Archives – Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Histories Lesson Plans
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Histories accessible version – The National Archives – This resource contains a hyperlinked list of National Archives current resources for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic histories on The National Archives website. It includes education resources, exhibitions, research guides, blog posts and podcasts by staff and external writers and links to external websites.
Facing History UK Facing History and Ourselves Lesson Plans and Resources
Facing History UK provides a range of resources for support discussion with pupils around sensitive topics including Race, Racism, Identity, Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust and Human Behaviours. Professional learning resources and webinars are also provided to support Teachers preparing to teach this content.
- Teaching Resources – Facing History and Ourselves
- Learning and Events – Facing History and Ourselves (Teaching Staff)
BBC Bitesize
Campaigns for racial equality in Britain after 1945 – KS3 History – BBC Bitesize resources on race equality including national as well as regional topics (for example, Bristol Bus Boycott).
Black History Month
Schools can access a variety of free and subscription resources each year to support Black History Month via national organisations and BBC Bitesize.
- Black History Month – Teacher Resources
- Black History Month 2025 Resource Pack
- Somerset Libraries Black History Month Reading List
Black History Month Magazine produces posters and resources that Schools may decide to purchase for a cost of around £100.
Hackney Diverse Curriculum
Hackney Diverse Curriculum – Hackney council provides access for schools to its diverse curriculum resources. Schools are able to create 1 log on account per setting
Local heritage packs
The Southwest Heritage Service provided information for schools on what resources are available in their archives that could support Black History Month in schools.
- Black History Month – South West Heritage Trust
- Resources for Primary Schools – South West Heritage Trust
- Resources for Secondary Schools – South West Heritage Trust
Representing Race in the curriculum – subject guides
Teachers and Council staff in Somerset have worked on an initial set of guides for Secondary Schools to broaden how race is represented within the curriculum in Somerset. These guides can be downloaded and edited and used as a starting point.
- Art Diversity in Art -KS3
- Art Guide Grid
- English Guide Grid
- Maths Guide Grid
- Geography Guide Grid
- Religious Education Guide Grid
GLADE Global Learning Boxes
Global Resource Loans | GLADE (Global Learning and Development Education) – GLADE (Global Learning and Development Education Centre) provides resources that are available to schools, communities. business and organisations across Somerset and further afield.
GLADE resource boxes provide a variety of country collections includes artefacts, photo packs around common themes such as Homes and family, education and play, food and cooking, out and about, transport and communications, with additional activity packs relating to specific global issues or products associated with that country.