Anti-racism and mental health in schools
Podcasts, e-learning and resources about racism, its impact on young people’s mental health, and what schools can do to address it.
Podcast, e-learning and resources
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Talking racism and mental health in schools: podcast series
A series of five podcast episodes featuring mental health, anti-racism and education experts.
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Anti-racism and mental health in schools e-learning
This free online training course is designed to improve education staff’s understanding of the impact of racism on mental health.
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Diversifying the curriculum to increase representation
An instructional case study from a school who set up a working group looking at diversifying their curriculum, and ensuring it is representative of their student population.
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Reviewing existing school policies with an anti-racist lens
A guide to reviewing all of your existing school policies with an anti-racist lens.
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Anti-racism policy template
A template for writing your own anti-racism policy in consultation with representatives from across the whole-school community.
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Gathering student voice on racism and mental health in schools
Ways for schools to gather student voice, including suggested questions on racism and mental health to add to a student survey.
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How to practise cultural exchange in schools
Learn how to facilitate cultural exchange in schools and what things you need to consider.
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Microaggressions: staff meeting presentation and guidance
A PowerPoint and guidance on delivering a presentation about microaggressions to staff members.
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Teaching curriculum topics linked to racism and handling racist world events
A lesson planning guide for teaching a curriculum topic that is linked to race and racism, or for when a potentially traumatic racist incident occurs in the wider world.
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Supporting students who have experienced racism
Information for staff on how best to support a student who has experienced racism and where else to seek support.
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Supporting staff from racially minoritised groups
Information about the impact of racism on school staff, and guidance for schools on how to foster a safe and supportive environment.
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Improving school staff knowledge and confidence around anti-racism
Lists of books, videos, articles and more that educators can use to explore and develop their racial literacy.