Race equality

Racism is a structural barrier perpetuated by individuals that lead to discrimination against a person because of their race.

This discrimination can include assumptions about capabilities based on racial stereotypes, the denial of promotions or a dismissal of the expertise of the racialised individual. These injustices are still experienced everyday by Black people, including Black educators.

The NEU uses Black in a political context to encompass “all members who self-identify as Black, Asian and any other minority ethnic groups who do not identify themselves as white“.

Anti-racism charter: Framework for developing an anti-racist approach

This framework is a response to the Barriers report, which was based on the testimony of over 1,000 Black teachers about the impact of racism in their workplaces.

Barriers

Visible and Invisible Barriers: the impact of racism on BME teachers.

Responding to the adultification of Black girls in secondary education

This report of is the result of a roundtable at Westminster, convened by the NEU and the All-Party Political Group on Race and Equality in Education in December 2022, to discuss the issue of adultification of Black girls in secondary schools.

Teaching Resources

Black History Month resources

October is Black History Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world.

Welcoming refugee children

Find out more about the experiences of refugee children in UK schools and how they make new connections in their communities.

Mosaic: Victims of Nazi persecution

A comprehensive set of teaching resources on the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, produced by the NEU and the Holocaust Educational Trust.

Our Histories - teaching pack for key stage 1-2

Recognising International Equality events in January and February.

Decolonising education

Rebuilding a school system that supports all students, staff and teachers and is responsive to the particular needs of each and every child.

Racism Excludes: Why schools need to make the difference

Exclusions from school constitute a significant risk to life chances.

Latest news and blogs

Anti-racism motion

NEU will continue to welcome and integrate refugees, asylum seekers and migrants into their schools and communities and oppose the racism to which government policy appeals.