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international women’s day

How can we use women’s history to re-frame the curriculum?

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022Oxford History Team

As a teacher, I am keen to ensure that the lessons and enquiries I plan for KS3, 4 and 5 measure up to emerging standards for the most representative History curriculum possible. Like many teachers, I use Twitter as a resource for keeping up to date with teaching ideas, and the #MeToo movement – along […]

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March Reading List: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021Oxford Primary
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Celebrate Women’s History Month by getting to know some fantastic female characters and real-life role models in our recommended reads.

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Children’s Books for International Women’s Day

March 3, 2020April 14, 2020Hannah Penny 2 Comments
Pippi Longstocking

Inspire young readers with our top ten fabulous female characters, handpicked from some of our favourite children’s books. 1) Pippi Longstocking Meet Pippi Longstocking (5+), written by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the first Pippi Longstocking story (although Pippi herself will always be nine years old of […]

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Our Top Ten Characters for International Women’s Day

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018Hannah Penny

Looking for children’s books with strong, brave and independent female characters to inspire your children? We’ve hand-picked our top ten characters to celebrate International Women’s Day. 1) Winnie the Witch , 2+ Written by Valerie Thomas, illustrated by Korky Paul Winnie has been inspiring children around the world since her first adventure was published over thirty years ago. […]

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