Race Equality in Education Rajinder Kaur Mann OBE 20.1.16

“Become the change we want to see”

Black Leadership Initiative National voice for Black staff in the learning and skills sector BLI was the professional development & training service of the Network for Black and Asian Professionals

Programme overview Welcome and introductions Setting the scene Key issues for ABME Action planning Strategies Reflections

Why Race matters Census 2011 resident population England and Wales 56.1 million people White people majority - 48.2 million Non white (ABME) - 7.9 millions (14.1%) Projections show that the ABME population will more than double and make up almost a third of the population by 2051

Growth and projection of ABME population in Britain

WM overview 17% WM population ABME 2nd largest ABME population in England and Wales 4.1% of Pakistani origin (largest ethnic group) 3.9% Indian 2.4% Mixed/multiple ethnic group 2% all other ethnic minority groups 1.5% Black Caribbean Irish

Challenges facing ABME learners Racism and unconscious bias Struggles with own identity Economic disadvantage Lack of role models Low teacher expectations Weak parent-school relationships Language

Challenges facing Gypsy, Roma and Traveller learners Trust building Attendance Lack of strategic direction Access to training, information and support Lack of role models Lack of skills/knowledge for working with GRT Lack of involvement Isolation Marginalisation

Improving the learner experience Inclusive learning and teaching Internationalisation of the curriculum Raising ABME student aspirations Addressing discrimination and disadvantage Supporting ABME students to succeed Analyse ABME data to inform/evidence change Advice and guidance Support

Improving learner experience Ring fence funding and targeted action Involve student unions Engage active senior management support across the organisation Attainment plans Robust targets, base line data and monitoring Create champions Equality impact assessment

For all Preparing all learners and staff for life in our increasingly diverse society and global village Listen attentively Educate about diversity Promote mutual respect Educate about diverse contributions to subject

Key questions

Areas of interest

STEM subjects by gender

Appreciate the benefits and importance of equality and human rights. Activity aims Appreciate the benefits and importance of equality and human rights. Be able to promote and protect equality and human rights in my school and community

My Equality and Human Rights (EHR) On Post-it notes, write down reasons for why EHR are important to you and your community. Think about: If you are treated equally and your human rights respected, how does it make you feel? What would life be like without EHR? Who in your community might need EHR to help their lives?

Talking Heads Create a display of talking heads on benefits of equality and human rights to everyone in school In groups, create short statements that you think will provoke good thoughts about equality and human rights Write them down for real impact on talking heads

EHR matters EHR are about making sure everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Everyone has an equal chance to develop and reach their full potential. l That we promote EHR for everyone!

EHR matters

Appreciate the benefits and importance of equality and human rights Reflections Appreciate the benefits and importance of equality and human rights Be able to promote and protect equality and human rights in my school and community.

Secretary General - United Nations “It is not enough to teach children how to read, write or count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the work in which we live and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies”. Ban Ki-Moon (2013)

Rajinder K Mann OBE Chief Executive Race for Leadership (BLI®) Tel: 0044(0)7833470771 Email: rajinderm@nbp.org.uk