About this Event
From the 1950s through to the 1980s, thousands of children in the UK were placed in “educationally subnormal” (ESN) schools and removed from mainstream education.
This event examines how and why this happened, and the lasting impact it has had on individuals, families, and communities. Far from being a reflection of learning disability, many of these children were misclassified due to flawed testing methods, cultural bias, systemic racism, poverty, and low expectations within the education system.
We will also explore how this policy disproportionately affected children of Caribbean heritage in the post-Windrush era, shaping educational and social outcomes for generations.
You will hear from Noel Gordon, Engineer, teacher and author and Maisie Barrett, author, playwright and political campaigner.
Join us for a reflective and informative discussion on one of the most significant and often overlooked chapters in British education history.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, Cinema, Ground Floor, Lewisham Way, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
