Essential information
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Key Stage |
Key Stage 2
|
| Curriculum links |
Citizenship
Geography
History
|
| Session length | 90 minutes |
| Session times | Wednesday, 10.30-12.00 and 12.30-14.00 |
| Session dates | 9 September, 30 September, 21 October, 18 November, 9 December, 13 January, 10 February, 17 March, 5 May, 16 June, 23 June |
| Capacity | 30 pupils per session |
| Price | £90 |
Session overview
Please note: this session is suitable for years 5 and 6 only.
Introduction
Learners are introduced to the Museum and discuss what is meant by the term migration.
Luggage tags
Each learner is given a luggage tag with details of a real person who came to the UK from the Caribbean or was born in the UK during the Windrush generation. They discuss as a whole class and move around to arrange themselves by island, age group and roles/occupations.
What is Windrush?
Learners examine different picture clues to think about what the word Windrush means.
Object handling and exploration
In five groups, learners unpack a case filled with handling objects, documents and clues to a real person who migrated to the UK from the Caribbean. Learners see what they can infer from the contents of the cases and then explore additional quotes and images relating to the life of each Windrush elder. Each case is co-created with the person whose story it depicts.
Discussion
Feedback on the cases and the stories of the people they represent, including experiences of prejudice and racism.
Plenary
The legacies and ongoing contributions of Windrush generations to UK culture.
Learning objectives
Learners will:
- Understand the story of HMT Empire Windrush and why we mark Windrush Day in the UK
- Explore stories of different generations connected to Windrush and the struggles they faced
- Make connections to their lives today
Curriculum links
KS2 History, Geography, Citizenship
Pupils should be taught a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 - A local history study.
Key words
Migration, Culture, Infer, Subtext
Suggested pre-visit knowledge and activities
Learn about British life from the 1940s to the 1970s and why people were invited to resettle in the UK.
Learn about sharing culture and the role migration plays in this.
Suggested post-visit knowledge and activities
Use the Windrush Connections resource below to find out about more objects relating to Windrush and hear conversations between primary school children and Windrush elders.
Useful links
Content guidance
Conversations on racism and discrimination.