Bring Black History Month to life in your school this October with our dedicated resource pack for primary schools, built around the official 2025 theme.
Carefully designed for Key Stages 1 and 2, this pack helps children connect with the stories, achievements, and legacy of Black British figures through vibrant visuals, inspiring audio, and curriculum-aligned teaching materials.
From Mary Seacole to Walter Tull, Carnival to Windrush, this is more than just history — it’s storytelling with meaning.
10 Audio Stories
Engage your pupils with ten powerful audio mini-books, each one voiced and written especially for primary-aged children.
These short, accessible recordings tell the stories of Black British historical figures in a way that’s easy to follow, emotionally resonant, and classroom-friendly.
Every featured poster includes a QR code or weblink linking to the corresponding audio story — perfect for use on interactive whiteboards, tablets, or listening stations.
Featured stories include:
- Mary Seacole – The Healing Hero
- Walter Tull – From Footballer to War Hero
- Mary Prince – A Story of Courage and Truth
- Carnival – Celebration and Culture
- Windrush Journeys – Families Who Helped Build Britain
- And more to come…
️ 6 Printed Exhibition Posters (A1) – Delivered by Post
Each school receives a set of six full-colour printed A1 exhibition posters, showcasing key themes from this year’s campaign:
- Power in Protest – The legacy of standing up and speaking out
- Pride in Our Roots – History that begins long before Windrush
- Icons of Influence – Leaders in justice, politics, and public life
- Black Excellence in the Arts – Creativity as resistance and celebration
- Future in Focus – Today’s changemakers building tomorrow
- Standing Firm in Power and Pride – A thematic centrepiece poster with empowering visuals
Printed on high-quality stock and perfect for school corridors, libraries, or classrooms, these are designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
️ 20 A3/A4 Printable Posters – With Audio Links
The pack also includes a full downloadable set of 20 printable posters, available in both A3 and A4 sizes.
Each poster features:
- A short bio or inspirational quote
- A QR code linking directly to an age-appropriate audio story
- Colourful, engaging visuals suitable for primary learners
- A layout designed for maximum readability on classroom displays
- Perfect for use in displays, group discussions, or guided reading.
Video Content for Classrooms
This year’s pack will also include two new video resources:
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A main Black History Month 2025 video, sharing the campaign message “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” — perfect for use in assemblies or displays.
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A selection of child-friendly mini videos, designed for younger pupils, featuring key historical figures like Mary Seacole and Walter Tull. These videos use visuals, narration and music to help pupils understand the stories in a fun and engaging way.
Lesson Plans & Activities (KS1 & KS2)
We know teachers are busy. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you.
This pack includes ready-to-use lesson plans and differentiated activities to suit different ages and learning needs.
You’ll get:
- KS1 & KS2 lesson plans, with clear learning objectives and curriculum links
- Worksheets that focus on reading comprehension, creativity, vocabulary and empathy
- Creative tasks, like designing your own poster or writing letters to historical figures
- Assembly prompts and display ideas
- Everything is designed to be flexible — ideal for classrooms, assemblies, cross-curricular projects or enrichment days.
- Video resources: campaign video + children’s storytelling clips
We are also developing a short series of child-friendly videos, featuring narrators telling key stories from Black British history — like Mary Seacole, Carnival culture, and the Windrush Generation — through animation, photography, and music.
These are ideal for class starters, assemblies, or PSHE time.
Why It Matters
Representation matters. Pride matters. History matters.
This pack gives children across the UK the chance to see themselves in the stories of the past — and to imagine new futures.
It helps schools deliver meaningful, inclusive education while supporting national curriculum goals around diversity, history, and citizenship.
✅ What You’ll Receive
- 6 x A1 printed exhibition posters (posted to your school)
- 10 x audio story links (QR code & web access)
- 20 x printable A3/A4 posters with audio links
- KS1 & KS2 lesson plans, worksheets and assembly prompts
- Access to additional digital content (videos and downloadable materials)
- Ideal for classrooms, libraries, assemblies and corridor displays.
- All resources are created to be Ofsted-aligned, inclusive, and age-appropriate.
Join hundreds of schools taking part in Black History Month 2025 and make this year’s theme — “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” — meaningful for every child.
How to Order
Be part of the national celebration. Place your order early to receive your pack in time for Black History Month.
- Order enquiries and group bookings: resources@blackhistorymonth.org.uk
- Pre-order now to guarantee delivery by 1st September 2025
- Share your displays and events online using the official campaign hashtag:
#PowerAndPride2025
Click here to purchase the Black History Month 2025 Resource Pack
For order queries or group bookings, please contact: resources@blackhistorymonth.org.uk
