Okun forum: Education

​"We are our own educators" - National association of supplementary schools (NASS)

​At the peak of the Black British supplementary school movement, there were hundreds of schools operating across the country - in church halls, community centers, and cafes. At a time of widespread exclusion from opportunities, supplementary schools provided a sense of pride, community, and alternative routes to future employment.

​Today, over 1 million young people are not in education or employment, disproportionately represented by Black African and Caribbean youth. As we transition into the 4th industrial revolution, it is critical to question whether traditional education provides young people with the skills they need.

​Our last Okun forum of the year asks "How can our community assets support young people for the future?".