joy trail
We are here to disrupt the dominant, single-story narratives of trauma and social justice of Black stories in education by centering, celebrating and cultivating Black joy.
our story
Hi! We are Emma and Tanisha, founders of Joy Trail - an experiential curriculum framework.
our impact
'Joy Trail is an important and inspiring project, which enriches learning and empowers young people to see their city and themselves through the lens of positivity and possibility.'Headteacher
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
our services
We offer a range of services which we tailor to your specific setting and context.
Our story
We created an experiential curriculum framework where students learn about people, places, and stories of Black joy.Black joy is explored through a wide range of themes, from science, to literature and technology.Students celebrate their learning| by creating an emotional map of Black joy; a powerful, personal representation of their experiences on the trail.
Our impact
We are proud to have worked with diverse range of educators, community leaders and businesses. Below is just a snippet of the feedback we have received:‘Inspirational and builds the feeling of hope for change for the better for our younger generation, who aren’t represented and celebrate enough.’‘Thank you for seeing and sharing the potential and light in these young people.’‘Creating connections and joy through community is the stuff of the soul. Joy Trail, let us feed our children’s souls!’
Our services
Centering, celebrating and cultivating Black joy is a unique experience for each setting, therefore our services are bespoke to your context.We offer the following services:
- staff INSET and twilight training
- curriculum review and development
- leadership support
- student assemblies and workshops
- guest/keynote speeches
- lectures and seminarsFor all booking enquiries, please contact us at:
[email protected] or fill out the form below.
Some of the people and organisations we are proud to have worked with