UK Caribbean History Saturday School

Saturday School – UK Black History

Learn Our History. Build Your Skills.

Mr. Burke’s Saturday School – UK Black History is a dynamic weekly online programme that explores the rich, powerful, and often untold stories of Black British and Caribbean history. Alongside the historical learning, students also build essential English skills, including comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and summary writing.

All sessions are taught live by Mr. Burke via Google Meet in small groups (maximum 6 students) to ensure personalised attention, discussion, and focused support.

Who Is This For?

This course is perfect for students who want to strengthen their literacy skills while learning about Black identity, culture, resistance, and heritage.

KS3 Students (Years 7–9):
Saturdays at 5:00 PM (UK Time)
KS4 Students (Years 10–11):
Sundays at 5:00 PM (UK Time)

🕒 Each session lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes, with weekly topics combining historical knowledge with English Language skill-building.

What We Cover

History Topics Include:

Black British history and influential figures
Caribbean migration, Windrush stories, and resistance movements
Colonialism, activism, and civil rights in the UK
The legacy of empire and its continuing impact today

English Skills Developed Weekly:

Reading comprehension
Inference and interpretation
Summary writing
Vocabulary building
Verbal discussion and critical thinking

Fees & Payment

Sessions per Week

Monthly Fee

Total Sessions per Month

Notes

1 session per week

£80/month

Choose either Saturday or Sunday session

Best value – save £60

Ad hoc (drop-in) session

£25 per session

As needed

Subject to availability – must be paid in advance

Monthly payments must be made in advance to confirm your child’s place.
Ad hoc sessions are only available if a group space is free and are charged at a higher rate.

📝 Saturday School – UK Black History

Please complete the form below to register your child for Mr. Burke’s Saturday School. All sessions are delivered live via Google Meet in small groups (maximum 6 students). Mr. Burke will contact you directly to confirm your child’s place and arrange payment.

Full Name:

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):

Current School Year (as of September 2025):

Student Email Address (if applicable):

Parent/Guardian Full Name:

Parent/Guardian Email Address:

Contact Number:

Please select your preferred session:

KS3 (Years 7–9) – Saturdays at 5:00 PM KS4 (Years 10–11) – Sundays at 5:00 PM

Payment Option

☐ Monthly Plan – £80 per month (4 sessions) ☐ Ad Hoc – £25 per session (subject to availability)

Monthly Plan – £80 per month (4 sessions) Ad Hoc – £25 per session (subject to availability)

📝 Additional Information

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Saturday School – UK Black History

Who Is This For?

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📝 Saturday School – UK Black History

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