Facing History & Ourselves UK
@facinghistoryuk.bsky.social
We use lessons from history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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English teachers!
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍Coventry | 22nd October
📍Manchester | 23rd October
Register your place using the links!
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍Coventry | 22nd October
📍Manchester | 23rd October
Register your place using the links!
Learning & Events
Take a look at the outstanding professional development we offer educators, along with our thought-provoking community events. Explore our Facing History United Kingdom calendar today and find an…
www.facinghistory.org
October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
English teachers!
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍Coventry | 22nd October
📍Manchester | 23rd October
Register your place using the links!
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍Coventry | 22nd October
📍Manchester | 23rd October
Register your place using the links!
#BlackHistoryMonth 2025 has officially begun!
Commemorate this year's theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, with your students by using our Black History Month assembly.
#BHM2025
#StandingFirm
#PowerAndPride
Commemorate this year's theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, with your students by using our Black History Month assembly.
#BHM2025
#StandingFirm
#PowerAndPride
October Assemblies (UK)
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of October for use with S1-S4 and KS3-KS4 students.
www.facinghistory.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth 2025 has officially begun!
Commemorate this year's theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, with your students by using our Black History Month assembly.
#BHM2025
#StandingFirm
#PowerAndPride
Commemorate this year's theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, with your students by using our Black History Month assembly.
#BHM2025
#StandingFirm
#PowerAndPride
A reminder to register for this week's free CPD session on:
Centring Community and Critical Media Literacy.
1st October
4-5pm
Register your place using the link in bio!
Centring Community and Critical Media Literacy.
1st October
4-5pm
Register your place using the link in bio!
Facing History ⋮ Events
Discover events from Facing History
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September 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A reminder to register for this week's free CPD session on:
Centring Community and Critical Media Literacy.
1st October
4-5pm
Register your place using the link in bio!
Centring Community and Critical Media Literacy.
1st October
4-5pm
Register your place using the link in bio!
We have now created the materials for you to run your own Personal Development Day on the theme of Building Community.
Register your interest and you will receive all the materials you need to run this day for 11-16 yr olds.
Register your interest and you will receive all the materials you need to run this day for 11-16 yr olds.
Building Community Personal Development Day
Through participation in this off-timetable day, young people will understand what communities look like, challenges they can face and the importance of building inclusive and welcoming communities.
www.facinghistory.org
September 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We have now created the materials for you to run your own Personal Development Day on the theme of Building Community.
Register your interest and you will receive all the materials you need to run this day for 11-16 yr olds.
Register your interest and you will receive all the materials you need to run this day for 11-16 yr olds.
Amid rising tensions around immigration, join our online workshop to find ideas on how to support your students to understand the importance of community cohesion and belonging, and their role in creating inclusive environments, both at school and beyond.
Facing History ⋮ Events
Discover events from Facing History
events.facinghistory.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Amid rising tensions around immigration, join our online workshop to find ideas on how to support your students to understand the importance of community cohesion and belonging, and their role in creating inclusive environments, both at school and beyond.
Do not miss tomorrow's free online CPD session on the theme:
Back to School: Building Community and Critical Media Literacy
Register for free using the link in bio!
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Back to School: Building Community and Critical Media Literacy
Register for free using the link in bio!
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Back to School: Building Community and Critical Media Literacy
Start the new school year by learning activities and strategies to create a supportive classroom community and develop critical media literacy skills for your students.
www.facinghistory.org
September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Do not miss tomorrow's free online CPD session on the theme:
Back to School: Building Community and Critical Media Literacy
Register for free using the link in bio!
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Back to School: Building Community and Critical Media Literacy
Register for free using the link in bio!
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Our September Assemblies are now available! They include free classroom resources for:
Change Starts With Me
International Day of Democracy
World Car Free Day
European Day of Languages
Follow the link to access:
Change Starts With Me
International Day of Democracy
World Car Free Day
European Day of Languages
Follow the link to access:
September Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of September for use with S1-S4 and KS3-KS4 students.
www.facinghistory.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our September Assemblies are now available! They include free classroom resources for:
Change Starts With Me
International Day of Democracy
World Car Free Day
European Day of Languages
Follow the link to access:
Change Starts With Me
International Day of Democracy
World Car Free Day
European Day of Languages
Follow the link to access:
Today is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
There are continuing acts of intolerance and violence based on religion or belief against individuals, communities and groups across the world.
Commemorate the day with these resources.
There are continuing acts of intolerance and violence based on religion or belief against individuals, communities and groups across the world.
Commemorate the day with these resources.
August 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
There are continuing acts of intolerance and violence based on religion or belief against individuals, communities and groups across the world.
Commemorate the day with these resources.
There are continuing acts of intolerance and violence based on religion or belief against individuals, communities and groups across the world.
Commemorate the day with these resources.
Best of luck to all young people receiving their GCSE results today.
Today is a testament to all of your hard work!
#GCSE #gcseresultsday
Today is a testament to all of your hard work!
#GCSE #gcseresultsday
August 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Best of luck to all young people receiving their GCSE results today.
Today is a testament to all of your hard work!
#GCSE #gcseresultsday
Today is a testament to all of your hard work!
#GCSE #gcseresultsday
Have you checked us out on our other social media platforms?
Be sure to find us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram for more news and updates on upcoming CPD sessions and free resources!
Be sure to find us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram for more news and updates on upcoming CPD sessions and free resources!
July 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Have you checked us out on our other social media platforms?
Be sure to find us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram for more news and updates on upcoming CPD sessions and free resources!
Be sure to find us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram for more news and updates on upcoming CPD sessions and free resources!
With the recent announcement to lower the voting age to 16 in parts of the UK, use this lesson to deepen your students' understanding of the concept of democracy and the UK's parliamentary democracy.
www.facinghistory.org/en-gb/resour...
www.facinghistory.org/en-gb/resour...
Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK by next general election
Extension of franchise is among changes including easier voter registration and crackdown on foreign interference
www.theguardian.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
With the recent announcement to lower the voting age to 16 in parts of the UK, use this lesson to deepen your students' understanding of the concept of democracy and the UK's parliamentary democracy.
www.facinghistory.org/en-gb/resour...
www.facinghistory.org/en-gb/resour...
Hear from Calvin, an attendee at our Teaching An Inspector Calls session last week in London.
Manchester educators - we will be running this in your area next term!
Join us:
23rd Oct | 9:30-15:30
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Manchester educators - we will be running this in your area next term!
Join us:
23rd Oct | 9:30-15:30
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
July 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hear from Calvin, an attendee at our Teaching An Inspector Calls session last week in London.
Manchester educators - we will be running this in your area next term!
Join us:
23rd Oct | 9:30-15:30
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Manchester educators - we will be running this in your area next term!
Join us:
23rd Oct | 9:30-15:30
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
English teachers! 📢
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
July 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
English teachers! 📢
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
English teachers! 📢
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
Learning & Events
Take a look at the outstanding professional development we offer educators, along with our thought-provoking community events. Explore our Facing History United Kingdom calendar today and find an…
www.facinghistory.org
July 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
English teachers! 📢
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
Refresh the way you teach An Inspector Calls and support your students in preparing for their GCSEs.
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in:
📍London | 10th July
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
@mrts-ects.bsky.social
Hear from an educator who attended our last CPD session on Supporting Teachers in Responding to the Ballymena Rioting & Unrest.
See our learning & events page for our upcoming free CPD opportunities.
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
See our learning & events page for our upcoming free CPD opportunities.
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
June 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Hear from an educator who attended our last CPD session on Supporting Teachers in Responding to the Ballymena Rioting & Unrest.
See our learning & events page for our upcoming free CPD opportunities.
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
See our learning & events page for our upcoming free CPD opportunities.
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
Teaching RE, History or PSHE in Manchester?
Join our in-person workshop on Discussing Contemporary Antisemitism in the Classroom hosted by @mcrjewishmuseum.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
@eed_nw @holocaustnorth
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Join our in-person workshop on Discussing Contemporary Antisemitism in the Classroom hosted by @mcrjewishmuseum.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
@eed_nw @holocaustnorth
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
June 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Teaching RE, History or PSHE in Manchester?
Join our in-person workshop on Discussing Contemporary Antisemitism in the Classroom hosted by @mcrjewishmuseum.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
@eed_nw @holocaustnorth
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Join our in-person workshop on Discussing Contemporary Antisemitism in the Classroom hosted by @mcrjewishmuseum.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
@eed_nw @holocaustnorth
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Recent civil unrest, fanned by social media platforms, again highlights the pressing need for us all to develop our critical media literacy skills.
Join us for a free workshop next week to learn more.
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
Join us for a free workshop next week to learn more.
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
June 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Recent civil unrest, fanned by social media platforms, again highlights the pressing need for us all to develop our critical media literacy skills.
Join us for a free workshop next week to learn more.
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
Join us for a free workshop next week to learn more.
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
Our next FREE CPD session is on Developing Students' Media Literacy Skills.
Targeted at SACRE members/teachers, we are also welcoming all secondary teachers who are new to teaching Media Literacy!
@natre-update.bsky.social #slt
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
Targeted at SACRE members/teachers, we are also welcoming all secondary teachers who are new to teaching Media Literacy!
@natre-update.bsky.social #slt
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
June 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our next FREE CPD session is on Developing Students' Media Literacy Skills.
Targeted at SACRE members/teachers, we are also welcoming all secondary teachers who are new to teaching Media Literacy!
@natre-update.bsky.social #slt
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
Targeted at SACRE members/teachers, we are also welcoming all secondary teachers who are new to teaching Media Literacy!
@natre-update.bsky.social #slt
events.facinghistory.org/en/i0ZLtX6/d...
Teaching RE, History or PSHE in Manchester?
Join our in-person workshop on discussing contemporary antisemitism in the classroom.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Join our in-person workshop on discussing contemporary antisemitism in the classroom.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
June 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Teaching RE, History or PSHE in Manchester?
Join our in-person workshop on discussing contemporary antisemitism in the classroom.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Join our in-person workshop on discussing contemporary antisemitism in the classroom.
📅 Monday 30th June
🕐13:00-16:00
📍Manchester Jewish Museum
🎟️FREE
www.facinghistory.org/learning-eve...
Hear from some of teachers who have attended our in-person and virtual CPD opportunities.
Check out one of our free upcoming sessions, our range of drop down day materials as well as our on-demand webinar recordings!
#SLT
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
Check out one of our free upcoming sessions, our range of drop down day materials as well as our on-demand webinar recordings!
#SLT
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
May 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Hear from some of teachers who have attended our in-person and virtual CPD opportunities.
Check out one of our free upcoming sessions, our range of drop down day materials as well as our on-demand webinar recordings!
#SLT
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
Check out one of our free upcoming sessions, our range of drop down day materials as well as our on-demand webinar recordings!
#SLT
www.facinghistory.org/about/locati...
Looking for assemblies to use for the month ahead?
We have published our May assemblies on:
World Press Freedom Day
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
@schoolsoutuk.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/m...
We have published our May assemblies on:
World Press Freedom Day
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
@schoolsoutuk.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/m...
May Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of May for use with KS3-4 and S1-4 students.
www.facinghistory.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Looking for assemblies to use for the month ahead?
We have published our May assemblies on:
World Press Freedom Day
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
@schoolsoutuk.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/m...
We have published our May assemblies on:
World Press Freedom Day
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
@schoolsoutuk.bsky.social
www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/m...
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Join us on May 22nd for a panel on Building Community in Polarised Times, co-hosted with @facinghistoryuk.bsky.social and the LSE Faith Centre.
We will explore how to create space for healthy dialogue, build empathy, and foster a greater sense of shared humanity.
🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/44LRQmS
We will explore how to create space for healthy dialogue, build empathy, and foster a greater sense of shared humanity.
🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/44LRQmS
April 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Join us on May 22nd for a panel on Building Community in Polarised Times, co-hosted with @facinghistoryuk.bsky.social and the LSE Faith Centre.
We will explore how to create space for healthy dialogue, build empathy, and foster a greater sense of shared humanity.
🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/44LRQmS
We will explore how to create space for healthy dialogue, build empathy, and foster a greater sense of shared humanity.
🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/44LRQmS
On this day 62 years ago the Bristol Bus Boycott started, drawing national attention to, and forcing an end to, the Bristol Omnibus Company's colour bar.
Revisit this important event with our resource Protesting Discrimination in Bristol.
#OTD
Revisit this important event with our resource Protesting Discrimination in Bristol.
#OTD
Standing Up for Democracy - Unit plan
Designed for students in the United Kingdom, these lessons foster the critical thinking, mutual respect, and toleration necessary to bring about a more humane society.
www.facinghistory.org
April 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
On this day 62 years ago the Bristol Bus Boycott started, drawing national attention to, and forcing an end to, the Bristol Omnibus Company's colour bar.
Revisit this important event with our resource Protesting Discrimination in Bristol.
#OTD
Revisit this important event with our resource Protesting Discrimination in Bristol.
#OTD
Welcome back to school!
Step into the new term by registering for one of our free in-person CPD sessions on Teaching An Inspector Calls.
Refresh the way you teach this beloved text and find out more using the links below 🧵
Step into the new term by registering for one of our free in-person CPD sessions on Teaching An Inspector Calls.
Refresh the way you teach this beloved text and find out more using the links below 🧵
April 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Welcome back to school!
Step into the new term by registering for one of our free in-person CPD sessions on Teaching An Inspector Calls.
Refresh the way you teach this beloved text and find out more using the links below 🧵
Step into the new term by registering for one of our free in-person CPD sessions on Teaching An Inspector Calls.
Refresh the way you teach this beloved text and find out more using the links below 🧵