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  • Multi cultural hands raised up
    November 2, 2022 Marie Thornby

    Decolonising the curriculum - early British history

    As part of our mission to decolonise the curriculum, PlanBee is committed to producing resources which rethink, reframe and reconstruct the way that our children learn about the world, its history and its people. Our pledge is: To question all...

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  • Faces made from coloured paper
    June 29, 2022 Catherine Lynch

    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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  • Apartheid KS2 Facts for children
    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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  • Decolonising The Curriculum Roundup Blog
    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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  • Nelson Mandela Day
    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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  • Windrush Facts for KS2 Children
    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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