Appreciation of diversity
Knowledge and understanding of the cultural characteristics of different communities nationally and internationally. This includes their implications for good relationships between members of different communities.
Websites with practical activities
Britkid
Race, racism and life seen through the eyes of a group of fictitious British young people in their mid-teens. The Serious Issues and Teachers' Stuff sections are well worth a look. Lots of bite-sized information written for young people on major issues including Islamophobia, UK immigration law and extreme right wing movements.
Dicover Islamic Art
Learn more about Islamic art and the history of Islam at the Museum of No Frontiers website.
Educating for Race Equality: a toolkit for Scottish teachers
A CD-ROM and web resource designed to support teachers as they become more knowledgeable about education for race equality and anti-racism within the curriculum and wider life of schools. The material includes examples of good practice and suggestions for staff development.
Kiddiesville FC
Website based around a children's football team with cartoon characters from a range of backgrounds and abilities. The website aims to get young children thinking and talking about different cultures. Part of the Scottish Government's One Scotland, Many Cultures campaign.
Kids Zone - NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
Area of the NSPCC website written specifically for children. The charity specialises in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. This website offers advice and support on bullying and safety issues to young people.
Sectarianism: Don't Give It, Don't Take It
Lesson plans, videos, information and other resources for Scottish teachers and youth workers. Aims to raise awareness of sectarianism and religious intolerance, and encourage better mutual understanding. Material covers 3-18 and has been designed with a broad focus and is not confined to issues around football in urban areas.
Books
A poet called Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah is a poet, actor and novelist. He has written poems, books and articles about refugees and asylum seekers, race equality and love.
Letterbox Library
An excellent source of books 3-18 on a wide range of issues including diversity, equal opportunities, inclusion, family separation, disability, bullying, the environment, peace and conflict, feelings, faiths, feasts and festivals and black history. Great selection of engaging and colourful stories with special packs of books available on PSE and Citizenship themes.
Software
Learning for Life, Grampian Police
Website offering CD-ROMs with accompanying lesson plans for ages 5-13 which you can purchase for your school. The topics available are bullying, citizenship (focusing on law and order), drugs, safety and vandalism. A new CD on anti-racist education and violence is also in development. The site is a bit tricky to navigate but resources may be useful.
Campaigns
One Scotland, Many Cultures
Scottish Government campaign to tackle and eliminate racism in our country. Website offers a short history of migration, information on Scottish legislation, a list of relevant links and a useful cultural and religious calendar.
Show Racism the Red Card
Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is an anti-racist charity set up in 1996 with the aim of using professional footballers as anti-racist role models. The aim of the campaign is to combat racism through anti-racist education. SRtRC is fortunate to have the backing of many top managers and players. The charity specialises in producing educational resources including films, education packs, magazines and posters.
'Islamophobia' is a brand new film tackling this growth area in racism, featuring the views of many top players and also young people discussing their views and experiences around Islamophobia. Included with the Islamophobia film is 'A Safe Place' which addresses issues and attitudes around asylum seekers and refugees. There is also a Scottish anti-racist film featuring interviews with top Scottish players and young Scots' experiences and opinions on racism. All DVDs come with education packs with ideas and activities suitable for a broad age range, from primary and secondary schools and are available to order from the SRtRC website.
SRtRC also deliver anti-racist workshops in schools using ex-professional footballers Derek Ferguson, Jim Duffy, Gary McKay, Michael Weir and Brian Irvine. They allow schools to be proactive in promoting racial equality by tackling a serious issue using football as a starting point. The anti-racist workshops can be supplemented with an hour's football coaching. It includes emphasis on teamwork, healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship.
Their annual Fortnight of Action is two weeks of concerted anti-racist activity throughout Scotland involving community groups, schools, supporters trusts, youth groups as well as teams from the Premier League, Scottish Football League and the Junior and Women’s Leagues.
Their will be a major relaunch of the SRtRC annual anti-racist schools competition in March 2009.
Information
Anti-Bullying Network
Extremely useful website providing information for young people, parents and families, school staff and the community on how bullying can be tackled in Scotland's schools.
Inclusive Education
Promotes equality of opportunity, shares effective practice and helps to support the education of all children in Scotland.
Promoting Race Equality in Schools and Pre-school Education Centre
Scottish Government leaflet explaining changes to the laws on Race Relations, and the role that school staff can play in promoting equality.
Organisations
Citizenship Pieces
Details of some really good initiatives taking place in the Tower Hamlets schools. Find out how they planned and implemented projects on playground buddies, road safety and anti-racism amongst others. One section for teachers and another for pupils giving them advice and activities on setting up a school council. Focused on England and Wales curriculum, but with lots of transferable ideas.
Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
It must be emphasised that inclusion of these web links does not in any way represent endorsement by Learning and Teaching Scotland, nor are we responsible for the content of external websites.