Tackling Racist Bullying In Schools

The Department for Education and Skills continues its drive to tackle bullying in schools with the publication of new guidelines for schools on tackling racist bullying.

Developed in partnership with anti-racist organisations, schools, local authorities, professional associations, community and voluntary sector groups and young people themselves, the guidelines offer suggestions for lessons, staff training and anti-bullying strategies to help schools identify and prevent racist bullying and deal with it robustly should it occur.

As part of anti-bullying projects in schools, young people could for example study the life story of American anti-segregation campaigner Rosa Parks; the contribution made by Commonwealth soldiers to World War II; or football anti-racism campaigns.