Case studies
Following the introduction of the new Migration topic to our existing GCSE (9-1) History specification from September 2020 we
have been talking to teachers, parents and students to find out what they are doing to encourage greater diversity and inclusion at their schools.
Share your story!
We’d love to hear your stories of diversity and inclusion. If you would like to share your story please email us at diversityinhistory@pearson.com or share via your social channels tagging @pearsonschools and using #diversityinhistory.
Case Study: Amy Bennett, Subject Lead for History at Harris Academy Sutton
This is the first part in a series with Amy Bennett, Subject Lead for History at Harris Academy Sutton. Harris Academy Sutton is a new academy established in 2018. Their first GCSE cohort start in September 2020 and they have chosen to do the new Migration topic as part of Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History. We look forward to sharing Amy's progress planning, teaching and assessing this topic as well as finding out how her students at Harris Academy enjoy learning about this topic.
Case Study: Diego Bartolomeu, Key Stage 3 student and Pearson World Changer Awards runner-up
Diego Bartolomeu is a Key Stage 3 student who impressed the judges of the Pearson World Changer Awards with his determination to affect change at his school.
The Pearson World Changer Awards 2020 winners and runners-up
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Diego suggested that his schools' History curriculum be re-written to include more black, Asian and minority ethnicity history.
Diego also wrote to his local MP, Kate Green, calling for change and is working closely with his school to implement his ideas, so all students can feel more included in what they study.
There needs to be an inclusive curriculum, so I am working with my school and a group of students to explore the topics that we learn about from The Black Civil Rights Movement to Africa before colonisation. I hope topics like this will give young people a chance to learn about black history, but also to educate them about the issue of unconscious bias, and help eradicate racism, not just in the UK, but in the world!
Watch the video - An interview with KS3 student Diego Bartolomeu and his mother Dee Bartolomeu:
Case Study: Jane Wicks, History teacher and subject advisor - championing the role of women through the ages
In this case study Jane Wicks, History teacher and subject advisor, shares her views on diversity and inclusion in History and gives an insight into how her school is championing women through the ages.
When it comes to history, I believe that every learner should be able to see where they fit in, connect with the past, understand their contribution and make sense of the world they’re in.
Watch the video - An interview with Joshua Garry, Deputy Head of History