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Equality and Fairness

In school we strive to be proactive. All equality issues will be discussed and debated openly and constructively class discussion, school ethos and whole school assemblies will reflect this.  Promotion and celebration of cultural diversity will be included in our programmes of study.  Our curriculum will consciously develop specific topics which promote an understanding of the historical and contemporary dimensions of racism e.g. immigration, slavery, the role of the media etc. Through this children recognise, challenge, prejudice and injustice.  We will encourage pupils, staff and parents to value each other and build up and maintain co-operative working relationships both within school and in the wider community, based on mutual respect for each other.

What Is Racism?

The Race Relations Act 1976 outlaws discrimination on racial grounds defined as ‘colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins’

The race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 strengthens the duty to promote racial equality:

The General Duty to promote race equality includes:

·         To eliminate unlawful racial discrimination

·         To promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.

Who may be the Victims of Racism?

We can all be victims of racism. Statistically, the following groups are more likely to be:

Minority Ethnic Groups including:

·         Gypsy/Traveller Communities

·         Asylum Seekers and Refugees

·         Religious and Faith Communities

What Constitutes a Racist Incident?

“ Any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person”

(Definition of a racist incident from the MacPherson Report)

Racist Behaviour could include:

·         Physical Assault

·         Derogatory Name –calling, Insults and Racist Jokes

·         Racist Graffiti

·         Wearing Racist Badges or Insignia

·         Bringing or Displaying Racist Materials such as Leaflets, Comics or Magazines

·         Verbal and Non-verbal Abuse and Threats

·         Incitement of others to behave in a Racist Manner

·         Racist Comments

·         Attempts to Recruit for Racist Organisations and Groups

·         Ridicule of an Individual for Cultural Differences

·         Refusal to co-operate with other people because of their Colour, Ethnicity or Language

·         Written Derogatory Remarks

Practices and Procedures

·         If an incident is reported. RAHAMAS (Racial Attacks and Harassment  Multi-Agency Strategy )procedures are implemented by the headteacher.

·         This involves the completion of the monitoring forms.

·         The headteacher will interview all those involved and seek resolution within the setting.

·         If the incident involves young people then parents will be notified.

The process, once the monitoring form has been received by RAHMAS is outlined below;

·         The receiving agency considers whether a multi-agency approach is required.

(a)     If it is then a case conference is convened and future action is determined by the conference.

(b)     If it is not then the Monitoring Agency logs the information for monitoring purposes and no further action will be taken.

In All Cases

If a racist incident is reported all children and young people will be treated with respect.