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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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