Page 43 - Supporting Anti-Racist practice in Schools
P. 43

Children and young people should know they
                                                              can talk to staff and (unless there's a child

                                                              protection or wellbeing issue), their privacy

                                                              will be respected.


                                                              If a racist bullying incident has occurred in

                                                              school, it is important to talk to the children
                                                              or young people involved before talking to
                             REPORTING                        parents or guardians.

                             INCIDENTS:                       Not doing so can worsen the sense of


                CONFIDENTIALITY                               helplessness or lack of agency often


                                                              experienced by people who face bullying.



                                                              Young people's confidentiality should be
                                                              respected in the school.



                                                              Only share information with those who 'need
                                                              to know' and inform the child or young

                                                              person who that is.






                                                                                                         WWW.EQUALITYANDDIVERSITY.CO.UK
   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48