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UK pledges stronger history teaching, embeds Black history

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC · How we work

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The UK government pledged to strengthen history teaching and embed Black history in the curriculum.
A November 2025 review recommended clarifying statutory versus non-statutory curriculum content.
The review noted the Holocaust is the only compulsory topic for ages 11-14 in England.
Wales has required Black, Asian and minority ethnic histories in its curriculum since 2022.

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Story summary

The UK government pledged to strengthen history teaching and embed Black history in the curriculum.
A November 2025 review recommended clarifying statutory versus non-statutory curriculum content.
The review noted the Holocaust is the only compulsory topic for ages 11-14 in England.
Wales has required Black, Asian and minority ethnic histories in its curriculum since 2022.