National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a moment to recognise the impact that hate crimes have on individuals and communities, raise awareness about prejudice and discrimination and empower people to stand together against all forms of hate. It’s also an important opportunity to help young people learn about respect, empathy and inclusion – supporting them to understand how we can prevent harm before it starts.
Our free Hate Crime Awareness Week resources are designed for both primary and secondary schools and focus on the idea of seeing the person, not the label. They encourage students to think about how their words and actions can help everyone feel included and build a sense of belonging within their communities. For Key Stages 3-4, we also explore what happened to Sophie in an age‑appropriate way, offering a real‑world example to help students understand the consequences of hate and why kindness and acceptance matter.
Please feel free to download and use our resources by completing the form below. We would love to see how you are using them – feel free to share your experiences using the hashtag #WeAreSophie or by getting in touch via education@sophielancasterfoundation.com.
Teachers can also download this and our other resources via the TES by using this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Sophie_Lancaster_Foundation
