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Since January 2023, schools applying for the Global Neighbours award have been expected to demonstrate their commitment to anti-racism.
A Global Neighbours school should not only be non-racist but actively anti-racist. This starts with a commitment from the school’s leadership to prioritise anti-racist learning among staff, so that (in whatever the school’s context) education champions dignity and equity for all.
Like poverty, racism robs people of their dignity, power and voice. Its roots cannot be separated from the worst aspects of our colonial past and it should therefore be given proper consideration in relation to global citizenship education.
We recognise that moving towards being a truly anti-racist school is a journey; it takes time and requires support. At the bottom of this page you will find links to a range of resources to help you develop your practice. This page will be updated regularly and further resources will be added.
The videos below are a helpful starting point as you work towards embedding anti-racist practice in your school.
A training video to help schools understand the Global Neighbours criteria relating to anti-racism. Some of the principles outlined here are expanded on in the longer video below.
Understanding the Global Neighbours anti-racism criteria
A training video to help schools understand the Global Neighbours criteria relating to anti-racism. Some of the principles outlined here are expanded on in the longer video below.
A training video to help schools as they work to develop their anti-racism practice. Particularly useful for schools applying for Global Neighbours. This video includes a series of discussion questions at the end and may be useful for a staff CPD session.
Anti-Racism in School
A training video to help schools as they work to develop their anti-racism practice. Particularly useful for schools applying for Global Neighbours. This video includes a series of discussion questions at the end and may be useful for a staff CPD session.