October (UK) / February (US)
Black History Month
Resources for teaching Black History Month — UK October, US February
📅 October in UK, February in US
Black History Month is taught in October in the UK and February in the US. The best schools don't treat it as a single month of activity but as the year where their curriculum gets reviewed for representation. Here are resources that approach it with substance — not tokenism.
Articles for staff CPD
Worth reading and discussing in a staff meeting before the month begins.
Reading & literacy
The Vocabulary Gap (And How to Close It)
Vocabulary size at age 5 is one of the strongest predictors of academic outcome at 16. Here's why the gap exists, and what teachers can do to close it.
6 min read
Classroom culture
What Makes a Good Classroom Display
Pinterest shows you beautiful displays. The best classrooms often have plainer ones — because they're working harder. Here's what actually helps children learn from a wall.
5 min read
Curriculum & inclusion resources
Content that engages with diverse history and identity throughout the year.
Important Women in History
Eight women whose contributions changed the world — across science, politics, art and activism.
Feelings and Emotions — Vocabulary Mat
Twenty emotion words grouped by intensity. Helps children name and talk about feelings.
SEND Quick Reference — One Page for Mainstream Teachers
A one-page reference summarising the most useful adjustments for the four most common SEND profiles — autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety. Print and stick on your desk.
Free bundle
SEND Inclusion Toolkit
7 essential SEND resources covering autism, ADHD, dyslexia and emotional regulation.
Looking for other times of year? See all seasonal resources.