Listed below are sources of information and materials to help
teachers develop children and young people's respect and understanding
for cultural diversity and to challenge discrimination and injustice.
Institute of Race Relations
Produces a CD-ROM called "Homebeats", a history of black communities
in the UK over the past 500 years.
Email: info@irr.org.uk
Website: www.irr.org.uk
Show Racism the Red Card
Produces a 20 minute video, which conveys a powerful anti-racist message through
the medium of professional football. The video is suitable for primary and
secondary school audiences and is accompanied by study notes and an educational
magazine. A CD-ROM, based on the video, provides a range of material to help
teach students about racism suggestions for use in English, Social Studies,
PSHE, History and Citizenship. The video and CD-ROM are available together
for £15 and can be ordered from:
" Show Racism the Red Card", PO Box 141, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear,
NE26 3YH
Email: Ged@TheRedCard.org
Website: www.TheRedCard.org
Race Equality Teaching
This journal is published three times a year.
Email: tb@trentham-books.co.uk
Website: www.trentham-books.co.uk
Pip Publishing
Produces "Assemblies for Sensitive Issues" (part of the Primary Assembly
File). The cost is £25.
Website: www.pfp-publishing.com
Runnymede Trust
Produce a handbook called "Complementing Teachers - a Practical Guide
to Promoting Race Equality", which includes lesson plans and a list of
resources. The LEA has a small number of copies, which are available free to
schools. Please contact Joan Campbell (020 7364 6461).
Email: info@runnymedetrust.org
Website: www.runnymedetrust.org
Anne Frank Trust UK
There is an Anne Frank exhibition (see website) and resources include "Moral
Courage - Who's Got It?" (a primary and secondary teachers' pack and video
supported by the DfES) and "Anne Frank Declaration - Guidelines for Teaching
Human Rights, Citizenship and Democracy" (a pack for secondary teachers).
Website: www.annefrank.org.uk
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Produces "Respect for all: Valuing Diversity and Challenging Racism Through
the Curriculum", which suggests lesson approaches to incorporate mutual
understanding and positive action.
Website: www.qca.org.uk/ca/inclusion/respect_for_all
National Union of Teachers
Produces anti-racist curriculum guidelines, available on:
Website: www.data.teachers.org.uk/pdfs/Anti-Racist_guidelines2001.pdf
Also available is a booklet on teaching refugee children within schools, "Relearning
to Learn".See:
Website: www.data.teachers.org.uk/word/relearning.doc
Commission for Racial Equality
Produces a range of publications, including "Learning For All: Standards
for Racial Equality in Schools".
Website: www.cre.gov.uk
Campaign Against Racism and Fascism
CARF produce a quarterly magazine containing information, articles and campaigns
on issues to do with racism and fascism.
Website: www.carf.demon.co.uk |