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Guidance on Talking to Young People About the Summer Riots

19th August 2024

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.

Refugees Welcome, Prejudice Isn’t

10th July 2024

Starting points for teachers to counter anti-refugee sentiment and build an inclusive school community. Discover strategies to promote empathy, celebrate diversity, and support refugee and asylum-seeking pupils in the classroom.

Senior Leaders Online EDI Course

29th February 2024

Starting 17th September 2024, our online four-part course equips school leaders with the tools, skills, and confidence to drive whole school change in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

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Hair Equality in UK Schools: Why Hair is More than “Just Hair”

12th January 2023

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.

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More than Words: Promoting Race Equality and Tackling Racism in Schools

5th December 2022

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.

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

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

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.

Equality Impact of Coronavirus Crisis on Young People and Schools

Left Behind? The Equality Impact of the Current Coronavirus Crisis on Young People and Schools

23rd April 2020

As anyone who’s ever familiar with tales of genies knows, wishes don’t often run smoothly and the crisis that we are currently living through has the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities and impact more heavily on young people who are already more disadvantaged by the current system.

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Educating about Equality in Islington Schools

27th January 2020

For the sixth year running, EqualiTeach in partnership with Islington Council will be delivering equality workshops to young people in schools throughout Islington.

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