The PlanBee Blog

June 29, 2022 Emma Shingleton

Is Black History Month a tick box exercise?
Black History Month may be over, but does that mean we stop learning about black history? When will black history become British history? Read on to find out what teachers had to say about Black History Month.
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September 14, 2021 Emma Shingleton

Apartheid for KS2 Children
South African society was ruled by a system called apartheid from 1948 until 1994. But what was apartheid and how did affect people?
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September 7, 2021 Becky Cranham

8 Different History Topics to Teach your KS2 Class This Year

If you’re looking for History topics that are a little out of the ordinary to teach your KS2 class this year, we’ve got some great ideas all fit in with the National Curriculum.

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September 2, 2021 Emma Shingleton

Decolonising The Curriculum Roundup Blog
Change happens a little at a time and the word ‘decolonise’ has continued to make an appearance in the headlines over the past year. Here at PlanBee we have pledged to continue to improve and create new resources that are both representative and diverse. Find out how we are continuing our mission to decolonise the curriculum.
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July 12, 2021 Emma Shingleton

Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on the 18th July every year. Who was Nelson Mandela, and why do we celebrate him? Read our blog to find out the answers to these questions!
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June 18, 2021 Laura Steele

Windrush Facts for KS2 Children

Windrush Day is on the 22nd June this year. What is it, and why do we celebrate it? Learn all about this special day with this Windrush KS2 fact blog...

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June 9, 2021 PlanBee Team

Decolonising the curriculum is for every school
Find out why Jen Foster says all schools should rethink what they teach their children, and why this isn't just important for schools with large numbers of ethnic minority children.

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March 9, 2021 PlanBee Team

Decolonising the Curriculum – by Good Morning Ms Foster
When I was growing up it was normal to say I was ‘half cast’. It was normal to repeatedly ask someone where they are from and why they look a certain way. I wasn’t mad but I was confused. I, like thousands of children, was in the minority.
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February 2, 2021 Emma Shingleton

Mission to decolonise the curriculum
Our partnership with Jen started as a simple discussion about working together, and turned into a shared passion to dive deeper into the ‘hidden curriculum’. In particular, those significant people and events in history that have had an impact on how we live today.
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