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Racism, religion and culture

Resources and information to help schools address bullying around racism, religion and culture

Support from the Top v Top-down Prescription: tensions over preventing and responding to prejudice-related bullying [PDF 329KB
This article by Berenice Miles was published in the Spring 2011 issue of Race Equality Teaching (v. 29, no 2).

Bullying around racism, religion and culture
Guidance for schools from the DCSF, part of the Safe to Learn suite of anti-bullying guidance

The duty to promote race equality: a guide for schools
This guide, produced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, is designed for governing bodies of maintained schools and other educational institutions maintained by local education authorities (LEAs).

Face to Face and Side by Side: A framework for partnership in our multi faith society
Published by government in July 2008, this document sets out how faith communities, government and wider society can bring people with different religions and beliefs together. Draws on research and responses to a public consultation and contains examples of effective practice, practical suggestions and links to sources of support and guidance.

Mandeep Rupra Consulting - ' Creating change for a more just and equitable society'
Mandeep Rupra Consulting (MRC) is an organisation that works throughout the UK and has a great range of experience in addressing race equality (including racist bullying) and community cohesion amongst young people. MRC provides a range of services such as: training to practitioners, classroom/ youth sessions to young people, policy advice, research, racist incidents/ bullying audits in schools, as well as bespoke packages. To find out more please go to the website

Advice for teachers on the Israel-Palestine conflict and issues for schools arising from it, from the NUT.

Free Holocaust education resource: 'Martin and Erica's Journey'
Produced by The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET), with the National Union of Teachers, this resource tells the story of Dr. Martin Stern and his sister Erica, who survived Nazi persecution through individual acts of kindness and bravery. Suitable for Year 6 upwards. Request a copy from the HET on 020 7222 6822 info@het.org.uk or download it from the HET website. The resource and the teachers notes are also available to download from the NUT website

“Racist Incidents and Bullying in Schools: how to prevent them and how to respond to them” New publication from Robin Richardson and Berenice Miles, available from Trentham Books ISBN: 978-1-85856-428-9

BBC Newsround
Lesson plans and materials for teaching about racism and leading discussion of, and action against, racist bullying.

Britkid
Interactive website exploring race and racism.

Coastkid
Based in Brighton and Hove, looks at the relationships and conflicts that arise between nine young people at school.

Rewind
Intended for secondary students, teachers and youth workers, a lively collection of materials and discussions about racism and race equality.

Antiracist Toolkit
Advice on good practice on a range of matters, including dealing with racist behaviour in schools and developing a positive school ethos. Many case studies. Developed in Scotland but relevant throughout the UK.

UK Youth Parliament
'The Roads We Roam' 
This DVD is 12 minutes long and can be used in schools to support work related to anti-bullying. To find out how to get this film contact Mike Hurley.

New Citizens, New Futures
Report of a project based in Wolverhampton that focused on citizenship issues and respect for diversity among among a group of children between eight and thirteen years old.

Norfolk Voices Project     
Collaboration between Norwich Mind and the BBC Voices project. Online stories from people all over the world who have come to live in Norfolk.