Teacher CPD
A free online course for educators across phases and subjects. The current version has limited interactivity while the course is moved to a new platform.
Teaching about Grenfell: Education and Social Justice after Disasters
The CPD requires no prior knowledge of Grenfell. It can be followed as a coherent learning journey or used selectively by teachers, departments, schools and training groups.
The previous course platform has closed, so we are currently providing a temporary version of the CPD with limited interactivity. We will announce the new hosted version on this page as soon as it is available.
What the course includes
- Example lessons and classroom activities.
- Curriculum links and reflection activities.
- Further resources for teachers and schools.
- Subject knowledge about Grenfell and its wider context.
- Pedagogical support for difficult histories.
Modules and weekly focus
Intro Introduction
Week 1 Understanding Grenfell and Education for Disaster Justice
Week 2 The night of the fire and what to teach
Week 3 Since the fire and how to teach
How schools might use the CPD
- As individual teacher professional learning
- As a departmental or whole-school discussion resource
- As preparation before using lesson materials from the repository
- As part of curriculum planning around difficult histories and civic education
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior knowledge of Grenfell?
No. The course builds background knowledge as well as pedagogical confidence.
Is the course only for one subject?
No. It is designed for teachers across subjects and phases.
Can I use parts of the course selectively?
Yes. The course can be followed as a full learning journey or used selectively for planning and reflection.