Embark on a vibrant journey through pivotal moments in Black history. Using immersive animations and detailed recreations, explore influential figures, historic events, and cultural milestones that shaped our world.
The Black History workshop uses immersive VR to bring pivotal moments to life for students of all ages. Children walk alongside civil rights protestors, experience Mary Seacole's care in the Crimea, witness the arrival of the Windrush, and discover the achievements of Black British innovators.
Through VR experiences and hands-on activities, students develop a deep appreciation of Black history, courage, determination, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. They learn about influential figures, major events, and cultural contributions that often go unrecognised in standard curricula.
Book a full-day visit and choose a different VR topic for every year group — making it super specific to each class's curriculum and exceptional value for money.
Each session includes a Virtual Reality segment where students are transported back in time. Using class sets of VR headsets, children explore 360° recreations of historical environments — from walking through ancient temples to witnessing the Great Fire of London.
Every activity is designed to bring history to life. Your facilitator selects and adapts activities based on the year group.
Experience the defining moment aboard the 2857 bus, where Rosa Parks’ courageous refusal to give up her seat became a pivotal act of resistance in the 1950s.
All year groupsNavigate an animated scene capturing the Civil Rights era, exploring protests, iconic placards, and figures representing activists who fought for equality.
All year groupsStep into a Caribbean island setting that illustrates Mary Seacole’s journey during the Crimean War, showcasing her contributions as a nurse and the context in which she lived.
All year groupsTake a virtual tour of the International Space Station, exploring its design and human life support systems while celebrating Mary Jackson’s trailblazing role as NASA’s first African American female engineer.
All year groupsEvery session is designed around measurable outcomes that align with the National Curriculum and build historical thinking skills.
Students know important figures in Black history and understand their contributions and significance.
Students understand pivotal events in Black history and their lasting impact.
Students recognise the invaluable cultural, scientific, and social contributions of Black people.
Students develop empathy and respect for those who fought for equality and justice.
Black History maps to four key dates in the school calendar — Black History Month is where it lands hardest.
The annual UK schools month for Black history, heritage and contribution. This workshop turns the theme into a whole-school day every child will still be talking about at parents’ evening — Mary Seacole, Windrush, Rosa Parks and modern changemakers, in VR, in one visit.
Free BHM classroom kit →National day marking the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and the contribution of the Windrush generation to British life. Workshops in the run-up land hard — KS2 children walk through the docking moment in VR.
DLUHC · Windrush FoundationNational day for young people to channel ambition into action and live a life Stephen would have been proud of. Pairs naturally with the workshop’s ‘a life that changed something’ pledge activity.
Stephen Lawrence Day FoundationUN-recognised day used by many UK schools to launch an anti-racism unit. Spring-term Black History booking lifts the day from a single conversation to a whole-school experience.
United NationsWe bring everything — facilitator, VR headsets, resources, activity kits. You just tell us the date and year groups. No hidden costs, no extras.
Here’s how a typical full-day VR history workshop fits around your school day. KS2 sessions run 40 minutes; KS1 & EYFS sessions run 35 minutes. We’re flexible — we’ll work around your timetable.
Schools love booking a VR History day alongside our hands-on Future Skills workshops — giving students a full spectrum of immersive learning experiences in a single day or across the term.
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