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Montage of experts who contributed to the Black History Month resource

October is Black History Month in the UK

This resource, perfect for form times and assemblies, is made up of five
20-minute discussions about racial inequality. Each discussion is sparked by a talk from a top expert. Download now to get students discussing key themes, including: representation, unique experience and what it means to be
"anti-racist" versus "not racist".

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Politicians: standards of behaviour

From crime and carelessness, to corruption and cluelessness – our latest Special Edition gets students talking about politicians' behaviour. Over six hours, students explore the issue in depth before creating a final piece of work about how best to maintain politicians' standards.

Students' work can then be entered into a competition for a chance to win the Politics Prize 2023.

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Topical Talk Festival

January 22nd – March 28th 2024

The Festival brings Topical Talk lessons to life by giving students the chance to discuss what they’re learning about in the classroom on a global scale. Young people are invited to learn from, and exchange ideas with, a host of international peers and topic experts. Each Festival is packed with inspiring activities, online events and awards for thoughtful conversations and ideas.

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“Quite simply, the programme has been a revelation. Every week, new and interesting resources are produced, all of which go hand-in-hand with relevant and appropriate termly topics. These are accessible to all learners: they are bespoke, carefully thought-out and allow students to improve across a number of key skills.”

Michael Baker, Farringdon Community Academy, UK
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