Bitesize Research: Race & Racism in Secondary Schools

This week, I wanted to share with you a report published by the Runnymede Trust in June 2020.

Objectives of study: To research issues of race and racism in secondary schools in Greater Manchester.

Summary of findings:  

• Teacher workforces are still predominantly white and increasing the racial literacy of all staff is important in ongoing anti-racism work

• School curricula often fail to reflect racial diversity

• In order to embed a culture of anti-racism, school policies need to be carefully reviewed in line with this.

How does this impact me and my practice?: Some reflections questions arising from this that might be helpful to consider are: 

• How can we continue to support diversity as a school community in line with these findings?

• We are planning an unconscious bias training as part of T3 INSET - what thoughts or questions do you have on this in advance of this session?

If anyone would like to discuss this further with Jaya - please comment below! She’d be delighted to open up these discussions and conversations.