Anti-Racism & Equality
“Pupils discuss topics such as equality and diversity with great sensitivity and understand the importance of fairness and choice when discussing democracy.
Ofsted
2024
“Pupils learn about a range of religions and world cultures through the curriculum. “
Ofsted
2024
Equalities related policies can be found on our Policies Page.
Anti Racist Education Lead: Mrs Kirkwood
Anti Racist Education Support Leads:
Miss Hamilton (KS1) & Mrs Philbrook (Headteacher)
Empowered Voices is for all children from a BRM (Black and Racially Minoritised) background. They have a celebratory focus with an emphasis on being proud of their heritages and they will be a safe space for children to voice their experiences in education so far.
The Parent Empowered Voices group will be a safe space for our BRM families to express their thoughts, feelings and experiences of being part of the community.
Links
Sesame Street has provided a simple explanation to racism and demonstrations:
Blue Peter presenters explain racism clearly and sensitively, sharing their personal experiences:
The links below give advice about how parents can talk to their children about racism.
- Free guide released to help parents talk to children about BLM (happiful.com)
- Black History Month: How to Teach Your Kids & Yourself – SheKnows
- Black lives matter. – Teaching Kids News
This is a very useful link that will give young people some ideas about how to make a difference, if a child wants to get involved.