The Grenfell Curriculum Memory, justice and education after Grenfell
Teaching about Grenfell

Teacher CPD

A free online course for educators across phases and subjects.

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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.

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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.
Course structure

Modules and weekly focus

Intro Introduction
Project context Principles for teaching about Grenfell How to use the course
Week 1 Understanding Grenfell and Education for Disaster Justice
The story before the fire A tale of two Kensingtons Who lived in the tower? Unheeded warnings What is Education for Disaster Justice? How not to teach about disasters Curriculum mapping
Week 2 The night of the fire and what to teach
How the fire started and spread The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Survivors' accounts Learning objectives framework Media failure and narrative Curriculum mapping
Week 3 Since the fire and how to teach
The aftermath of the fire Community and remembrance The future of Grenfell The CARE-LEAD approach Teaching an unfinished present Designing a learning experience

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.