In the run-up to 22nd June, we hope these free sessions will inspire educators to act — not just on Windrush Day itself, but beyond it.
Our aim is to help embed Windrush history firmly into the curriculum: not as a standalone commemoration, but as a gateway to deeper interrogation of Britain’s imperial past — including the way slavery and colonisation fuelled the Industrial Revolution, transformed the make-up of British society, and built Britain into the wealthy, powerful nation it became.
There will be two sessions delivered on consecutive afternoons of June 3rd and 4th -both sessions will be on Zoom from 4 pm to 5.30 pm, UK.
Register here to receive the Zoom link and calendar invites for both days.
We have 8 speakers, 4 per session, who will share their knowledge and expertise on Windrush history and related issues that will help educators to:
- Understand the history and legacy of the Windrush Generation
- Appreciate the magnitude of the Home Office scandal and why it must be reckoned with by us all
- Discover resources, content and strategies that will help teach about Windrush
June 3rd: Rebekah Hayward – Ex- Primary teacher & Founder of The Inclusion Edit. Tonia Wilson – Practice & Engagement Consultant at Aseya and Director of Aspire Black Suffolk. Karen Hamilton – Designer at AK Wilde ; The Windrush Legacy Print Collection. Tom Harmer – Director of PAINTED, a documentary about a portrait artist and members of Bradford’s Windrush generation.
June 4th: Colin McFarlane – Actor and Justice4Windrush founder. Ivya Scott – Black History Consultant, NEU & Suffolk Windrush. Samantha Slater – Secondary Teacher & Head of History. Barbara Adewumi – Senior researcher at British Futures & board member of National Windrush Museum, Greenwich.
When? Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June 2026, 16:00 – 17:30 (GMT+1)
Where? Online
