Teaching Respect, Tolerance and Cohesion Through British Holocaust Survivors’ Stories – Free PSHE Resource
The Fed’s My Voice Project has launched a powerful PSHE resource for primary and secondary schools – available completely free of charge. Shaped around the whole life stories of Holocaust Survivors who rebuilt their lives in Britain, this resource places authentic lived experiences at the heart of learning. By helping pupils understand the human impact of prejudice, intolerance and hate, it supports schools in building empathy, celebrating diversity, and promoting respect – at a time when strengthening social cohesion across the country is more important than ever.
A PSHE Programme Rooted in Real Stories
As part of Sanctuary Through Story: Inspiring Unity After Hate, this PSHE resource draws directly on the testimonies of My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storytellers. Their personal stories – filled with resilience, kindness, dignity, identity and moral courage – are powerful teaching tools that align naturally with significant elements of the PSHE curriculum.
Grounding lessons in whole‑life experiences enables teachers to lead emotionally safe, age‑appropriate discussions, helping pupils make sense of challenging events while developing compassion and social awareness.
What Students Will Explore
Through the lived experiences of Survivors, pupils will gain insight into:
- Anti‑Jewish racism and prejudice
- Diversity and mutual respect
- Empathy, allyship and responsible citizenship
- Moral choices and rejecting hate
- The impact of intolerance on individuals and communities
These themes connect directly to core PSHE objectives and essential British values, helping pupils understand both the personal and societal consequences of discrimination.
What Schools Receive – Completely Free
Participating primary and secondary schools will receive:
- A full PSHE resource pack, tailored by age group
- Electronic My Voice life story books featuring whole‑life survivor testimonies
- Online support for teachers, including guidance on delivering sensitive content safely
- Built‑in impact evaluation tools to measure pupil learning and engagement
Together, these materials equip young people to challenge prejudice, deepen their understanding of those who are different from them, and take an active role in building a more cohesive and compassionate society nationwide – an essential step following recent incidents of hate that have caused shock across communities in the UK.
Get Involved
Schools wishing to access the free resource pack or learn more can contact: