Decolonising the curriculum seeks to broaden perspectives in education by teaching colonial histories and the legacy of empire, especially its impact on migration and cultural identity.

This approach enriches students’ understanding and fosters empathy, challenging stereotypes and combating prejudice. By introducing narratives from colonised or marginalised regions and people, we will help the next generation understand complex histories and foster a more inclusive society.

Request a screening to get involved in decolonising the curriculum in your area.

Documentary films bring historical and social issues to life, adding the kind of depth and breadth of perspectives that textbooks alone may lack.

By showing lived experiences and real voices, films like Hostile encourage critical thinking and provide an excellent springboard for debate on migration, social justice, and the effects of Home Office policy. Our campaign highlights the power of documentary films in education, advocating for their inclusion in more classrooms.

Find out how to screen Hostile in your educational setting. 

The Windrush Compensation Scheme was introduced in 2019 to make reparations to Commonwealth citizens who were wrongly detained or deported during the Windrush scandal. Despite early promises, the scheme has been marred by a huge backlog, a lack of free legal advice, and low compensation amounts, leaving victims—many of whom are elderly—still waiting for justice.

In June 2024, Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper pledged to appoint a new ‘Windrush commissioner’ who would “oversee the delivery of the compensation scheme” and be a “voice” for families and communities. Both have criticised the slow pace of compensation, with Starmer saying “we’ve got too many examples of people who’ve died before they’ve got the compensation that they’re entitled to.” Thus far, these remain promises. 

Download our social toolkit and raise awareness about the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

NRPF is a condition restricting access to public benefits for people subject to immigration control. This includes essential supports like Universal Credit and Child Benefit, leaving many in poverty, despite paying taxes.

In 2023, for the fifth time in five years, the High Court ruled NRPF policies unlawful when they lead to destitution. Despite this, the policy remains largely intact in 2024, putting families at risk of homelessness amid rising living costs. 

At the end of March 2024, 85 councils in England and Scotland were providing accommodation and financial support to 3474 households with NRPF at a collective annual cost of £82 million – a figure that is met through overstretched social care budgets. The NRPF Network has called on the government to provide specific grant funding to help councils to support vulnerable children or adults who are waiting for immigration outcomes.

Write to your MP to advocate for reform to NRPF policies.