How does Mary Seacole’s story teach children about equality? What does equality actually mean? Was she treated equally? What does equality mean? What would you do if somebody told you “no”? The main value is equality. Children consider whether Mary was treated equally, what equality actually means and how they can help

Ideal for Black History Month, this ready-to-use assembly explores the value of equality and encourages It was part of a much wider struggle for equal human rights. This makes her story particularly valuable for exploring Black history alongside equality, civil rights This makes her story a powerful starting point for an assembly about equality and racism. Equality is the central value of this Famous Faces assembly.

Ideal for Black History Month, this ready-to-use assembly places the value of equality at the heart of As an adult, Martin Luther King Jr. became a leading voice in the struggle for civil rights and equality Equality is the central value of this Famous Faces assembly. A focus on equality and Black History Month An age-appropriate introduction to racism and segregation The main value is equality.

Through discussion, reflection and inspiring examples, pupils learn about the importance of equality Assembly Theme: EQUALITY Suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. What is Black History Month? Exploring equality during Black History Month The key value running through this assembly is equality Black History Month gives schools an opportunity to explore why racial equality matters and why it is The main value is equality.

Times and Places

Books & Stories

Famous Faces

Pupils discover how Mandela fought for equality but, when finally given power, chose reconciliation rather He dedicated much of his life to challenging apartheid – a system that denied Black South Africans equal Black South Africans were denied equal political rights and did not have an equal voice in decisions This provides an accessible starting point for exploring equality and injustice while helping pupils Instead, he worked towards a more equal and united South Africa.

discover how Malala Yousafzai became a global advocate for education and consider the values of justice, equality develop a greater appreciation for their own school experience while recognising the importance of equality

This assembly introduces the vocabulary of tolerance, religion, equality and acceptance before asking assemblies and resources useful for making connections between tolerance, respect, individual liberty and equality introduction to tolerance of different faiths and beliefs Key vocabulary including tolerance, religion, equality

Their experiences remind us why acceptance, equality and respect are so important.

uses the story of the Suffragettes to show children that the right to vote has not always been shared equally