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Consulting with pupils about their lived experiences of racial
inequality

When consulting with pupils who have experienced racial

inequality, it is important that all school staff to identify and

understand the signs of racial bullying.

Racial inequality in schools can include:

• Providing less support to disadvantaged students

• Experiencing personal attacks, including violence or assault

• Being left out, treated differently or excluded

• Making assumptions about individuals because of colour,

race or culture

• Racist jokes, including colour, nationality, race or culture

• Making people feel that they have to change how they look

Unfortunately, racial inequalities such as these can have impact
on a student’s sense of belonging to the school community, their

physical and mental health, their attendance, and their

educational attainment.

This behaviour must always be challenged in order to build a

respectful and inclusive classroom environment.

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