A Guide to Pride
21st June 2022
Our Guide to Pride explains all about Pride Month, its significance, history and how to stay safe during the June LGBTQIA+ celebrations.
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Women’s History Month: A Celebration of Inspiring Women
1st April 2022
March is Women’s History Month and our team have been sharing some of the women from throughout history and today who inspire them.
Be Kind to Beat the January Blues
10th January 2022
By Georgina Manning | January can be a difficult month for many of us, even at the best of times, with cold, grey days, dark evenings, and all of December’s festivities over. At EqualiTeach we take the month of January
Still a Challenge: Raising Awareness of and Tackling Islamophobia
22nd November 2021
By Saira HassanNovember is Islamophobia Awareness Month, established in 2012 ‘to deconstruct and challenge the stereotypes about Islam and Muslims’. In this blog I will share definitions, real life examples, personal experiences and my thoughts on how we can reject
Reporting Hate Crime: The Problem with Impartiality
1st November 2021
When reading about the rise in hate crimes on social media I was disappointed and frustrated to see quotes shared and repeated where the author likely believes they are being ‘neutral’ or ‘unbiased’ in their reporting, but where they are in fact perpetuating harmful stereotypes and prejudice.
Enough is Enough: Tackling Sexism and Sexual Harassment in Schools
23rd March 2021
By Kate Hollinshead The last few weeks have seen an outpouring of grief, fear, concern and anger after the details of the murder of Sarah Everard have emerged. Feelings have run high in the political sphere, on social media and
Choose to Challenge: International Womens Day 2021
8th March 2021
The 8th March marks International Women’s Day, which is always an important opportunity to take stock of the progress being made across the world with regards to women’s rights and to celebrate the brilliant individuals, organisations and movements that are
“You Don’t LOOK Like You’re Gay!” : Understanding and Challenging Microaggressions.
11th January 2021
It seems more pertinent than ever to understand what the word ‘microaggressions’ really means and the harm that microaggressions can cause.
Fighting for Fairness or for Privilege and Power?
21st December 2020
2020 has laid bare the stark inequalities that still exist in British society and has awoken many to issues that some had felt were done and dusted. The coronavirus pandemic which has swept the country has not impacted on everyone
EqualiTeach Submission to Women and Equalities Committee Call for Evidence on Proposed Changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004
27th November 2020
EqualiTeach believes that there must be comprehensive and meaningful change to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 in order to ensure all trans people are able to easily and affordably have their gender legal recognised. EqualiTeach stands in solidarity with all trans people in the fight for true equality.
Black History Month: Overcoming the Barriers to Taking Part
21st September 2020
Black History Month is just around the corner, and in a year with so much discussion and awareness of racial injustices around the world and at home, it feels as important as ever. Which means schools will also be feeling increasing pressure to get it right. I want to address some of the barriers that might stop schools from engaging with Black History Month, sharing top tips for doing it justice.
How to Talk With Children and Young People About Race and Racism
4th June 2020
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer and the subsequent protests against systemic racism and oppression will be impacting heavily on children in the UK. This blog provides tips for talking to children and young people about race and racism.