Beyond the Scandal: The Windrush Fight for Fairness
This course explores the powerful story of the Windrush Generation — the men and women from the Caribbean who came to rebuild Britain after World War II — and the injustices they later faced during the Windrush Scandal. Moving beyond …
Overview
This course explores the powerful story of the Windrush Generation — the men and women from the Caribbean who came to rebuild Britain after World War II — and the injustices they later faced during the Windrush Scandal. Moving beyond the headlines, it examines the roots of the scandal, its devastating impact on individuals and families, and the ongoing struggle for justice, dignity, and recognition. Learners will gain insight into how government policies, systemic bias, and institutional failings created one of Britain’s most profound human rights crises. Through stories of resilience, advocacy, and reform, the course aims to inspire a deeper understanding of fairness, equality, and the importance of protecting every person’s right to belong.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 16 Lessons
- 3 Weeks
- Module 1: The Windrush Generation – Roots and Contributions4
- 1.1Lesson 1: Post-war Britain and the call for Commonwealth citizens.
- 1.2Lesson 2: The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush and early settlement experiences.
- 1.3Lesson 3: Contributions to rebuilding Britain (healthcare, transport, education, etc.).
- 1.4Lesson 4: Social and cultural influence of the Windrush Generation.
- Module 2: The Windrush Scandal – What Went Wrong4
- Module 3: Government Response and the Path to Justice4
- 3.1Lesson 1: The Home Office apology and establishment of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
- 3.2Lesson 2: The Windrush Lessons Learned Review (by Wendy Williams).
- 3.3Lesson 3: Challenges in the compensation process and public accountability.
- 3.4Lesson 4: Role of advocacy groups, community organisations, and the media.
- Module 4: The Legacy of Windrush – Lessons and Future Action4






