Racism is a structural barrier perpetuated by individuals that lead to discrimination against a person because of their race.
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“.
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.
All teachers and educational professionals have specific protection from discrimination at work on grounds of race under the Equality Act 2010.
Black teachers rights to pay and promotion, to help tackle discrimination in the workplace.
A framework for developing an anti-racist approach in schools and colleges. It will support schools/colleges, teachers children and young people to address racism.
Visible and Invisible Barriers: the impact of racism on BME teachers.
Report out of a Westminster roundtable convened by the NEU and the All-Party Political Group on Race and Equality in Education.
The clear disadvantage experienced by Black teachers needs to be much more of a priority for employers and for Government.
Windrush Day marks the day SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex in 1948.
October is Black History Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world.
Find out more about the experiences of refugee children in UK schools and how they make new connections in their communities.
A comprehensive set of teaching resources on the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, produced by the NEU and the Holocaust Educational Trust.
Rebuilding a school system that supports all students, staff and teachers and is responsive to the particular needs of each and every child.
Exclusions from school constitute a significant risk to life chances.
