For any successful change in provision and outcome to be sustainable within a school , then there must be some consistency of approach across all of the school. Where race equality and social justice issues are concerned, then this is a must. If all staff in school challenge all forms of racist behaviour; the curriculum reflects the contribution of different cultures to today's society positively; and there is a supportive ethos for those who are different, achievement of all pupils will be enhanced.
The following resources will give you some strategies for developing a whole school approach to the issues:
Before making any changes it is important to know what is happening in all areas of the school. This can be accomplished through the use of an Audit tool. There are a number of good audit tools around -
Another web-site that is well worth look at is the Runneymede Trust. On this web-site you will find reports on race equality, asylum seekers social and social cohesion. Some of the research papers could be used by Key Stage 3/4 students in their PSHE lessons.
Many of these sites have links to a wide range other multicultural/anti-racist sites.
Please let me know if you can recommend any other sites.
Leicester Racial Equality Centre The Children and Young People's Services Department works closely with Leicester REC.
GOVERNMENT & NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Commission for Racial Equality The CRE is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
The Runnymede Trust "The foremost UK-based independent think tank on ethnicity and cultural diversity."
Home Office: Community & Race Includes information about the Race Relations Act.
EDUCATION
Teachernet: Racist bullying: information, advice and training materials
Insted A selection of articles on multiculturalism: "This selection of links was made in September 2005. The purpose is to suggest background reading about current issues around religious and national identity, and to consider implications for schools. Some of the articles refer, directly or indirectly, to the bombs in London in July."
Teachernet: whole-school issue: equality "Schools have a duty to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, religion or disability. This promotion of equality should be enshrined in school policies on equal opportunities, behaviour and the curriculum.Schools have a duty to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, religion or disability. This promotion of equality should be enshrined in school policies on equal opportunities, behaviour and the curriculum." The site includes the downloadable document
"Schools' race equality policies: from issues to outcomes"
In response to the events of
Celebrity Big Brother 2007, the Anti-Bullying Alliance has produced a series of session plans for secondary schools or youth work settings that will enable young people to safely and objectively explore the issues raised by allegations of racism towards, and the bullying of, Shilpa Shetty.
iRespect: The iRespect website exists to promote positive tolerance and active citizenship.
The site is a resource provided by Gloucestershire CC Race Equality & Diversity Service. The site includes lesson plans, good practice and covers Traveller Education as well as ethnic minority achievement.
CERES "The Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland (CERES), established in 1991, is a Scottish Executive Education Department funded initiative."
School Without Racism a European project to combat racism
Trial and Error A highly recommended new resource from Stella Dadzie, aimed at 11 to 16 year olds. This CD-ROM fills a gap in resources in helping schools to deal with issues of racism and prejudice. An overview of the CD is available on the website, together with details of how schools can order one free copy from the DfES.
Antiracist Toolkit Educating for Race Equality: a toolkit for (Scottish) teachers.
FOR PUPILS & STUDENTS
Britkid anti-racist information and on-line game.
Coastkid Similar to Britkid but created for Brighton & Hove Council.
Foxes against racism Leicester City FC working against racism in football
Youth web click on the Respect section for youth views on multicultural Leicester
Artists Against Racism "An international non-profit organisation where artists (musicians) reach out as role models to youth."
Race for Racial Justice This website contains information about the Race for Racial Justice charity, World's major religions, Religious Calendars, Racial discrimination and the law, Figures and facts of the World, Definitions of race terms, Equality proofing manual and useful links.
Show Racism the Red Card Football-based anti-racist organisation. Free posters. Footballers talk about racism. Latest newsletter below.
Minorities of Europe "MoE is a ‘Pan European Inter-minority project’ which seeks to support and assist the co-operation, solidarity and exchange between different minority communities and young people in Europe."
Youth Against Racism in Europe "Y.R.E branches bring together young people to oppose racism through demonstrations, activity, education and discussion."
I CARE - Internet Centre Anti-Racism Europe seeks to address 2 issues of Racism & the Internet:
Racism on Internet: How to combat it?
Anti-racism on Internet: How to promote it?
ANTI-RACIST ORGANISATIONS
Campaign Against Racism & Fascism"
"As well as producing the magazine & webzine, the CARF collective also campaigns actively against racism and provides information, support and speakers on race issues."
Crosspoint "The Crosspoint is the Net's biggest collection of links in the field of of Human Rights, Anti-Racism, Refugees, Women's rights, Antifascism, Shoah, etc."
Institute of Race Relations "The IRR is at the cutting edge of the research and analysis that informs the struggle for racial justice in Britain and internationally. It seeks to reflect the experience of those who suffer racial oppression and draws its perspectives from the most vulnerable in society."
National Assembly Against Racism "...the establishing of the National Assembly Against Racism as an umbrella of affiliates and individual members to initiate campaigns, set agendas and raise awareness on the whole range of anti-racist issues affecting British society."
National Civil Rights Movement "The National Civil Rights Movement is a national-wide network of individuals and families dedicated to the struggle for racial justice and human rights."
Searchlight Magazine international anti-fascist magazine.
UNITED for Intercultural Action
European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees. Voluntary cooperation of more than 560 organisations from 49 European countries working together - united in the biggest anti-racism network.
