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curriculum
Explore the UK’s first ever homelessness curriculum, designed for schools.
interactive
Aimed at UK school years 7-9, the curriculum is interactive and immersive throughout — with videos, activities, and printable games designed to engage students with issues surrounding homelessness.
reflective
Across four taught lessons, students are encouraged to reflect on what they have learnt, both independently and in group discussions — with frequent reflection tasks to get them thinking.
Inspiring
The Home Truths curriculum is ultimately about hope: empowering students with the knowledge, compassion and tools they need to make a genuine difference.
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curriculum
Each pack contains a ready-to-teach lesson, consisting of a Powerpoint presentation with facts, activities, task and videos, and supplementary student worksheets.
lesson 1: Stigmas and stereotypes of homelessness
In this lesson, we will challenge common misconceptions about homelessness, explore the complex factors that contribute to it and develop a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of those affected.
lesson 2: understanding the homelessness system
In this lesson, we will explore the complex factors that contribute to homelessness, examine the challenges people face within the system, and discuss the societal and policy-based solutions needed to address this growing issue.
lesson 3: the human experience of homelessness
In this lesson, we will explore the homelessness epidemic through the personal stories and struggles of those experiencing it. Through this, you will reflect on the personal and emotional aspects of homelessness.
lesson 4: taking action
In the final lesson of this series, we will identify practical ways we can taken action within our communities as advocates, volunteers and changemakers.
Download all the Home Truths curriculum materials as a .ZIP file by clicking the button below.
“People experiencing homelessness deserve to experience the type of love that goes to battle alongside them.”
— Love Beyond Walls
