Teacher CPD: Creative Windrush

Senior Research Fellow, University of Kent; Board member of the National Windrush Museum.

Barbara completed her PhD in Philosophy at the University of Kent and lectured in sociology, criminology, research methods and social work in the School of Social Policy, Social Research (SSPSSR). Barbara now focuses on institutional research on the Black/White awarding gap, leads on research projects relating to Black students' academic progression, sense of belonging and improving engagement of widening participation students transitioning into higher education.  Barbara’s research interests include decolonising and diversifying the curricula and critical race theory.

Dr Adewumi will be chairing this event.

Griffi & Rosie have just undertaken a six-month residency at Royal Museums Greenwich, in partnership with the National Windrush Museum. Their residency is based on the concept ‘Rush!... Don’t Rush!’ and has seen them develop work celebrating the energy and experiences of the Windrush generation.  

Jemilea is an innovative artist, educator, and Director of Writerz & Scribez Arts Company, an award-winning organisation making arts accessible through participatory approaches. Her work spans poetry, performance, and visual arts, focusing on themes of migration, belonging and cultural identity. She is currently working with Dwayne on the creation of a Windrush-themed schools session for primary pupils, showcasing her talent for translating complex narratives into engaging, age-appropriate content.

Dwayne, the child of British-Jamaicans arriving to Britain in the 1960s, is currently the Creative Engagement Schools Learning Producer at the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House, working with Jemilea to produce a new Windrush schools session for KS2 students. As an anthropologist, writer and overall storyteller, his work strives to use language and culture to help unlock the stories and messages found throughout history and art. 

Seraphina is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Greenwich. She is the Programme Leader for the BA Primary Education with QTS and the lead for the Primary English Team. Alongside this, she is heavily involved in the School of Education’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Steering Group, and leads the group’s collaborative work with a range of school partners across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Further Education, and Special provision.

Seraphina teaches across the Primary Education with QTS, Primary Education Studies, and Primary PGCE programmes. English is her subject specialism, with children’s literature and diversity, equity, and representation being her main areas of interest.

Alison Hales is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Greenwich. She is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is also the Quality Lead for professional placements and partnerships in ITE.

Alison originally studied at South Bank University where she undertook her BEd Hons Primary Education degree with a history specialism. She received an MA degree from Kingston University and is currently studying for her Doctorate in Education with the University of Greenwich, looking at contemporary history and children's understanding of war and conflict.