Dame Jocelyn Barrow – Black British Pioneer

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Dame Jocelyn Barrow for Kids

Discover Dame Jocelyn Barrow for kids with this educational Black British Pioneers resource from My Iwe.

Dame Jocelyn Barrow was a British teacher, educator and campaigner who dedicated much of her life to making Britain a fairer and more inclusive place. Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1929, she moved to Britain in 1959 and later taught English in schools in Hackney.

A Pioneer in Education and Equality

Dame Jocelyn Barrow was an early champion of multicultural education. She believed children from every background should have the opportunity to learn and succeed, and encouraged schools to recognise the different cultures and experiences of their pupils.

In 1981, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve as a Governor of the BBC. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to be made a Dame.

What Children Will Learn

Children can explore Dame Jocelyn Barrow’s story through child-friendly facts, a simple timeline and an activity about fairness and inclusion. The resource encourages children to think about how they can help other people feel welcome, included and treated fairly.

This resource is suitable for Black History Month, classroom learning, home education and learning about inspirational Black British figures.

Continue exploring the My Iwe Black British Pioneers series and discover more inspiring people who have helped shape Black British history, including Mary Seacole. Learn about their achievements, the challenges they overcame and the positive impact they have made through our child-friendly stories, fact sheets and educational activities.