More Than Words: Promoting Race Equality and Tackling Racism in Schools

"Racism desperately needs to be confronted in schools because it is during these formative years that young people are developing their value systems and that racism can be most easily challenged. Young people's experiences of school will shape their future life chances, and so creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments for all young people is vital. However, most teachers still feel ill-equipped to promote race equality and tackle racism. This book is a tool which provides educators with a solid understanding of the issues of race inequality in schools with examples of good practice which will equip people to undertake this work more effectively in their settings"--
Racism must be confronted in schools as it is during these formative years that young people develop their value systems. More Than Words is a practical tool to do just that. For educators -- teachers, senior leaders, governors and support staff -- it aims to help them look beyond fire-fighting racist incidents to create long-term systemic changes.
Young people develop their value systems during their school years, offering the perfect window of opportunity for educators to challenge prejudice and promote race equality during these formative years. Yet, as teacher training is increasingly school-centred and school budgets are stretched more thinly than ever, most teachers do not feel they have the time to develop the language or skills to do so.More Than Words is an easily implementable tool for all educators - teachers, senior leaders, governors and support staff - to help them look beyond fire-fighting racist incidents to create long-term systemic changes. Supporting teachers in a non-judgemental fashion, this book dismantles any myths they may be harbouring so they can engage with issues with an open mind, allowing them to create positive change. This comprehensive guide helps school staff to create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all young people.