Check it! - Windrush - Year 6

Exploring the impact of immigration on Britain over the last century, a Year 6 educational resource prompts critical thinking and reflection among students. The resource encourages educators to incorporate regular review sessions into their teaching to help solidify the children's understanding. Various engaging strategies are suggested, such as "Brain dump," where students quickly jot down everything they know on a topic, or "Give me FIVE!" which could involve listing five key points. Other methods include adding information to a mind map, elaborating on basic facts, and using "Retrieval Pyramids" to assess knowledge in a structured manner.

The material delves into the specific challenges faced by black immigrants in the UK, highlighting the resistance and barriers they encountered. It also touches upon the Empire Windrush, a ship that has become emblematic of the struggles against anti-immigration sentiment in the UK. Students are encouraged to "Expand and Elaborate" on these themes, considering the broader societal impacts. The "Pyramid Check" activity is designed to evaluate understanding at different levels, starting with basic definitions of migration and immigration, moving to the contributions of black individuals to UK society, and culminating with the more complex issues of racial discrimination and its future. This educational approach ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to engage with the content at a level appropriate to their learning stage.