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The arrival of the Windrush generation
I can explain who the Windrush generation were and describe their contributions and the challenges they faced in Britain.
- Year 6
The arrival of the Windrush generation
I can explain who the Windrush generation were and describe their contributions and the challenges they faced in Britain.
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Key learning points
- The Windrush generation arrived between the 1940s and 1970s to help rebuild Britain after World War Two.
- Some of their significant contributions include supporting the NHS, public transport and other essential services.
- They faced racism and other challenges, such as housing or job opportunities denied.
- The Windrush generation has left a lasting legacy in Britain.
- The Windrush Scandal brought to light the unfair treatment of many of the Windrush generation.
Keywords
Windrush generation - people who migrated to the UK from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1971
Migrants - people who move from one country to live in another
Legacy - what people leave behind that shapes the future
Scandal - wrong or dishonest behaviour by important people that upsets the public
Common misconception
Everyone in Britain welcomed the Windrush generation.
Not everyone in Britain was welcoming. Many migrants from the Windrush generation faced unfair treatment.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
to think badly of someone because of how they look or who they are
treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
a feeling that influences how you respond to a situation or person
Q2.Which of the following are protected characteristics?
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.What is 'culture'?
Q5.When we accept and people's identities, they are free to be themselves.
Q6.What are the four fundamental British values?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
people who move from one country to live in another
what people leave behind that shapes the future
an event that is seen as wrong that causes public outrage
Q2.The Windrush arrived between 1948 and 1971 to help rebuild Britain after WW2.
Q3.Which public services did many members of the Windrush generation work in?
Q4.Which statements about the Windrush generation are true?
Q5.Match the start of each sentence with how it should end.
left a lasting legacy in Britain.
were introduced to Britain, influencing the different foods available.
can be seen in modern day genres like UK garage, jungle and grime.
became more diverse as a result of the Windrush generation.