UK riots: Convene ‘urgent’ teacher working group, government told
The BAMEed Network contributed to a TES News article published on 7 August 2024 about the race riots of Summer 2024.
Prepare for ‘traumatised’ pupils, schools warned
‘Schools have been urged to be mindful of how the riots may have affected pupils.
Schools need “to be well prepared to support those traumatised by riots and violence”, according to the BAMEed Network, which represents diverse educators.
A spokesperson said that schools should “invest in a culture and curriculum that weaves racial justice throughout”.
There “should be no situation where a student is scared to spend summer holidays in their community or return to school in September because their peers hold and act on racist views”, they added.’
