Learning about humanism

Education is an important part of Humanists UK’s work. We offer free resources, school speakers, and online courses for anyone who wants to understand the humanist approach to life, whether in religious education, philosophy and ethics, or other areas of the school curriculum.

Free resources for teachers and parents

Everything you need to explore humanism with children and young people, in the classroom or at home.

Our education website has lesson plans, activities, presentations, videos, and humanist perspectives on a wide range of topics, plus guidance and training for teachers. All free.

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Free humanist school speakers

Our trained volunteers visit schools, colleges, and community groups to talk about humanism and answer questions, free of charge.

Short films about humanism

Animations narrated by Alice Roberts, free to watch in class or at home.

One Life, Live It Well ‘Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end.’ Alice Roberts narrates this short animation about the humanist approach to life, and the importance humanists place on freedom, responsibility, and connections. Watch the film →

Where do we come from? The scientific story of our origins, made for primary schools. Alice Roberts tells the story of the universe, the stars and planets, and the evolution of life on Earth. Watch the film →

More ways to learn about humanism

For teachers, parents, students, and anyone curious.

Free online courses Explore life’s big questions at your own pace and meet others keen to talk about them, starting with Introducing humanism with Sandi Toksvig. See our online courses → Recommended books Books we recommend for finding out more about humanism and humanist ideas. See recommended books → Our shop Books and other items from Humanists UK, including our own titles. Visit the shop → Humanist Heritage Discover the people, places, and events in the history of humanism in the UK. Explore Humanist Heritage → SACREs and ASCs Humanist representatives on the local committees that shape religious education. About humanist representatives → Humanist Teachers A network for teachers and educators with an interest in humanism. Join Humanist Teachers →

Assemblies for All

Free, inclusive assemblies for UK schools from organisations including Amnesty, Oxfam, Unicef, UK Parliament, and the BBC. Search by theme, key stage, or organisation, or plan ahead for dates like International Women’s Day and World Environment Day.

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