Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how Paul Stephenson came to Bristol and what it was like there for black people.
Key learning points
- After school Paul joined the RAF and spent time in Germany working with young people.
- After the RAF he studied youth work and moved to Bristol in 1962.
- He was the first black youth worker in Bristol.
- At this time many black people had come from the Caribbean to live in Bristol.
- Even though they had travelled to Britain to help the country recover after the war, they were not treated well.
Keywords
RAF - people in the RAF fly planes for Britain’s Royal Air Force to protect the country
Youth worker - a youth worker’s job is to work with and help young people
Caribbean - the Caribbean is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, which is between North and South America
Common misconception
Some may think that people only came to Britain from the Caribbean.
People from all over the world came to Britain, including from places like India and Poland.
Teacher tip
Use maps or an atlas to help students understand where the Caribbean is and appreciate how far people travelled to help in Britain.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When the Second World War , children were evacuated.
Q2.Select the correct definition for the word ‘evacuated’.
Q3.Paul Stephenson was evacuated when he was 3 years old.
Q4.The countryside had lots of…
Q5.Why was Paul treated differently to the other children?
Q6.In the countryside, Paul and the other children chased…
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When he was 16, Paul joined the…
Q2.Match the keyword to the correct definition.
this person’s job is to work with and help young people
a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea
these people fly planes for Britain’s Royal Air Force
Q3.Paul Stephenson started working with children when he was in…
Q4.Put these events into the correct order.
Q5.After the Second World War, Britain needed lots of people to rebuild cities.
Q6.Select two problems families of African descent in Britain faced in the 1960s.
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