For most parents, a call from the school is an inconvenience. But for the parent of a Black child in the UK, it can be the start of a nightmare – one that ends with the closing of the school gates for good. We have been taught to see school exclusion as a disciplinary tool … Continue reading Five things the Runnymede Trust History on Loop Report Reveals about the Crisis of School Exclusions for Black Children in UK Schools→| tenpencemore
In June 2025, the National Foundation for Educational Research published their report on “ethnic disparities in entry to teacher training, teacher retention and progression to senior leadership”. The report was supported by input from some key individuals in research and scholarship on initial teacher education, one of whom with strong knowledge and a decades-long track … Continue reading An analysis of the “Ethnic disparities in entry to teacher training, retention and progression to...| tenpencemore
The Strategic Review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, conducted by Lucy Crehan, presents a detailed analysis of the current educational landscape and proposes reforms. When she announced she wou…| tenpencemore
Source: Penny Rabiger – The Wishing Tree at Green Man Festival Every time I open an edition of Schools Week I sigh, knowing that I will always find what is always there to behold. This week, …| tenpencemore
This interim report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers valuable insights into the current state of the English education system. However, when analysed through a Critical Race Theory …| tenpencemore
Woman shushing Source: Consideration of race, racism, and racial bias in safeguarding reviews is crucial because these are powerful social determinants that significantly influence the lives of Bla…| tenpencemore
In 2021, I started my PhD journey. It had been over twenty years since I did my Master’s degree, which I did about ten years after completing my BA. One of the things that concerned me about …| tenpencemore
Source: Class 13 website My PhD research looks at the experiences of antiracism leaders in schools during the four years following the Post-George-Floyd-Moment. I also work freelance supporting peo…| tenpencemore
What is the Political Impartiality Guidance for schools? The Department for Education document entitled Guidance: Political Impartiality in Schools (hereby I will refer to this as the PIS) is an in…| tenpencemore
G is for George In the wake of the brutal public murder of American citizen, George Floyd, at the hands of police in May 2020, it seemed like just about every organisation worldwide whether commercial, third sector or public sector put out a statement about their commitment to being actively anti-racist. It was as if … Continue reading G is for George, Gaza and Genocide→| tenpencemore
