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Issue: Speaking in Bengali – pupils/staff |
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There is a lot of discussion still to be had with regard to pupils speaking
their home language within the school setting i.e. classroom and playtimes.
Other children have said that they sometimes feel excluded by being within
a minority within the school, especially if they are additionally excluded
by language and religion/cultural identity; they frequently refer to
being sworn at in Bengali. It has also been an issue raised by staff,
normally on the basis that some people feel uncomfortable being in a
room with a number of Bangladeshi staff speaking in their own language. | ||
Recommendations |
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This issue to be discussed
within each school in settings where people would be able to feel confident
to share their views without any bad feelings. Staff and pupils could
contribute anonymous thoughts for discussion. |