Anti-racism in the Curriculum Conference 2025

🗓 Saturday, September 13, 2025🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM BST📍 Lilian Baylis Technology School, London, SE11 6DF

Join us for the , a vital gathering for educators committed to shaping an inclusive, anti-racist future for our classrooms.

Hosted by , and proudly sponsored by , this national conference is held in collaboration with and . It is a unique opportunity for teachers, education leaders, and advocates to come together for a day of open dialogue, collaboration, and reflection during this pivotal year of curriculum review.

This one-day in-person event will focus on:

• Networking opportunities to connect with educators across regions, roles, and subject areas.
• Candid discussions around the realities and challenges of embedding anti-racist practices in curriculum design.
• Forward-thinking panels exploring Labour’s 2025 curriculum, with emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching content.

Hear from thought leaders, education advocates, and practitioners leading change across the sector:

– African Caribbean Education Network (ACEN)

Qasim Alli– Action for Race Equality

– Black Teachers Connect

– National Education Union (NEU)

-Aspire Black Suffolk

Holly Cooper - Harris Manchester College, Oxford

Almaz Thomas - BCA Heritage

Larissa Hope- Producer, Actress, Neuroscientist & Kingston University Curriculum Consultant

- Mixd Reality

and Naomi Evans - Everyday Racism

1. Foster Connections Build meaningful relationships with peers from across the UK, spanning different disciplines and educational roles.
2. Encourage Honest Dialogue Engage in brave conversations about race, inclusion, and the curriculum in a safe and supportive space.
3. Engage with the New Curriculum Gain insight into Labour’s 2025 curriculum reforms and what they mean for embedding diverse histories and anti-racist education.

This event is ideal for:

• Primary and secondary school teachers
• Curriculum leads and Phase Leads
• School, College and Trust Leaders
• School and college governors/ MAT trustees
• Education researchers and policymakers
• DEI advocates and facilitators

Whether you’re just starting your journey or are a seasoned practitioner in equity work, this conference offers space to learn, grow, and build community.

Marketplace Exhibitors:

Connect with organisations to hear about the impact they are having in schools and on the curriculum:

• Black Men Teach
• Black SEN Mamas
• Black Teachers Connect
• DARPL
• Diverse Educators
• Everyday Racism
• Mission 44
• Mixd-Reality
• Larissa Hope
• The Black Curriculum

Schedule Overview:

• 9:30 AM – Arrival & Registration
• 10:00 AM – Panel 1
• 10:45 AM – Breakout Session 1
• 11:15 AM – Break
• 11:45 AM – Panel 2
• 12:30 PM – Breakout Session 2
• 1:00 PM – Lunch
• 1:45 PM – Panel 3
• 2:30 PM – Breakout Session 3
• 3:00 PM – Break
• 3:30 PM – Closing Reflections / Pledges
• 4:00 PM – Close

Whether you’re just starting your journey or are a seasoned practitioner in equity work, this conference offers space to learn, grow, and build community.

🎟️ Early Bird Ticket – £25 (limited availability)🎟️ General Admission – £30

Ticket includes full-day access, lunch, refreshments, and conference materials.

Lilian Baylis Technology School

323 Kennington Lane

London

SE11 6DF

Accessible by public transport.

Let’s explore the future of an anti-racist curriculum—together.

Secure your spot today and be part of the movement toward educational equity.

Host or Publisher The Black Curriculum