A new academic year has begun, and for many schools this will mean a renewed focus on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work. But it can be hard to know where to begin. This article will provide some starting points to consider as you embark upon a renewed EDI journey.
After the displays of racially motivated, xenophobic, and Islamophobic violence this summer, students may return to school feeling unsettled. They might express controversial views or challenge your school’s values of inclusivity and respect. It’s crucial not to shy away from these discussions. Instead, provide a safe space for them to process their feelings, offer factual information, and teach critical thinking skills. Our latest guidance offers tips for supporting and educating young people as well as ways to advocate for positive change.
The past week has seen far-right riots fueled by Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism sweep the UK. This violence has devastated towns and cities, instilling fear in minoritised communities. We stand with anti-racist organisations calling for Parliament to address this crisis and urge everyone to show solidarity and fight back against this wave of hate.
Recent years have seen toxic culture wars, with ‘woke’ used as an insult and equality efforts attacked. We hope the new government ends this and that Labour renews its commitment to social justice and respect for all. This article explores Labour’s plans to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and provides a template manifesto for your organiation to outline its dedication to equality and fairness.
Since June 2022, EqualiTeach has been working with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to co-create and deliver a programme of bespoke race equality training to staff across the Combined Authority, and its six constituent local authorities
Hair is more than ‘just hair’! Often Black and mixed-raced people experience hair-discrimination in school. This blog explores this inequality further and provides schools with tools for navigating this issue.
Promoting race equality and tackling racism in schools is about much more than words. Here are just a few of the ways in which good race equality practice can be implemented within education settings.
Events in British History that contributed towards legal equality for Black British people.
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.
In a society with such range, equality and diversity must be promoted throughout our schools with a call for more representation in the classroom.
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.
In the past few days and weeks there has been a distressing amount of antisemitic hatred being spread on social media and beyond. There has been wide-spread (and entirely justified) outrage at Wiley’s barrage of antisemitic tweets, and more so, the platform’s initial inaction against such hatred, leading many to boycott Twitter for 48 hours.
So, what is meant by the term ‘antisemitism’?
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