As educators we are in the privileged position of having influence and making change happen so that we help make a better future for all. Please get in touch for training requests, workshops with pupils and support in planning for an anti-racist, inclusive curriculum. As the Southwest has less diverse culture we have an even bigger job in debunking racist myths and ensuring all ethnically diverse children recognise and value themselves within their school environment.
Only 4% of Devon school website homepages have a visibly ethnically diverse pupil child represented. We believe that every child should be seen in school publications. Our reading lists for ethnic diversity can also be found on our website and you can receive 25% off any books your purchase.
What is racism?
Racism is when someone is discriminated against (singled out) because of their race, the colour of their skin, their nationality, their accent or first language, or their ethnic or national origin – as well as anything linked to these.
Other examples of racism include:
- Making fun of someone’s name
- Making jokes of someone’s culture (e.g. food, clothing, scents)
- Commenting about someone hair and/or asking to touch it
A racist incident is any incident, which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person.
It is also important to be clear that racism isn’t just about skin colour. Travellers and Western European communities also experience racism.
Accessing expert guidance and information
Through EDEAS Connect you can access:
- One-minute guides on understanding racism for staff and a version for parents
- Resources on Bullying, prejudice and racism incidents
- Suggested resources for the classroom and assemblies
- Guidance on supporting children with world conflict
- Understanding different cultures and faiths
- Cultural exchange
- Hate crime and non-crime hate incident guidance and resources
We will shortly also be offering academies and other settings a package to include consultancy and a subscription to EDEAS connect – a subscription only access hub for expert resources, guidance and community support for schools and settings. Please visit this page again or sign up to our EDEAS newsletter.
To access further support, to discuss advisory consultancy or bespoke training please contact EDEAS.
Reporting racism
You can view the Bullying, prejudice and racism incident resource, which has information on preventing, reporting and supporting.
Devon county council’s Equality, diversity and inclusion team are monitoring the BPRI reporting system. For further information and the new link for reporting incident please visit their website.