Anti-racism
Introduction
'Racism' in general terms consists of conduct or words or practices which advantage or disadvantage people because of their colour, culture or ethnic origin. In its more subtle form it is as damaging as in its overt form (Lawrence Report). In society, racism takes many forms and while education cannot provide the complete answer, there are a number of significant contributions that can be made from an educational perspective through the:
- formal and informal curriculum
- performance and educational attainment of all pupils
- pastoral development of all pupils
- positive engagement of parents and the wider community
- implementation of effective employment practices.
Latest resources
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Promoting equality, valuing diversity
Guidelines and resources created by Moray Council to support schools in developing their own race equality policy.
Latest sharing practice
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Happily ever after: The Village Storytelling Centre (Culture and ethos)
Take a look at a community storytelling centre's programme which serves school pupils and the wider community, and hear how staff, parents and volunteers describe their own experiences of personal development and growth.
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St Maurice's High School: Collaborative working
History and modern studies teacher, Carol McPherson, describes a successful collaboration between the history/modern studies and drama departments.
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St Maurice's High School: Drama workshop - racism throughout history
A drama class from St Maurice's High School in Cumbernauld act out scenes representing racism from different periods of history.