The campaign tackles the prevalence of prejudiced comments disguised as "banter," which creates a disempowering environment for students, staff and parents.
The rise of external social and political tensions (Brexit, Covid-19, Rwanda Bill, Trans inclusion debates) has coincided with an increase in online abuse and discriminatory language in wider society. This trend has unfortunately impacted educational settings within Peterborough and beyond. The "It's Not Banter" campaign aims to combat these issues by working collaboratively with schools and education institutions.
As part of the campaign we looked to provide resources to schools and education institutions to support having the difficult conversations, integrate inclusion to PSHE and lessons alongside so much more.
The toolkit includes resources including:
Staff training ‘Conscious Conversations’ by ARU Peterborough
Key Stage 1: EDI scheme of Work (incl Lesson Plans & Power Points) on Celebrating Difference, Mutual Tolerance and Respect, Equal & Fair, Celebrating Migration by Inspire Education Group
Key Stage 2: EDI scheme of Work (incl Lesson Plans & Power Points) on Celebrating Difference, Mutual Tolerance and Respect, Equal & Fair, Celebrating Migration by Inspire Education Group
Key Stage 3: EDI scheme of Work (incl Lesson Plans & Power Points) on Mutual Tolerance & Respect, Celebrating Migration, Celebrating Difference, Equality vs Equity, Bias & Privilege by Inspire Education Group
Key Stage 4 & 5: EDI scheme of Work (incl Lesson Plans & Power Points) on Mutual Tolerance & Respect, Celebrating Migration, Celebrating Difference, Equality vs Equity, Bias & Privilege by Inspire Education Group
Inclusive Language Sheet. By Inspire Education Group
Faiths not scary, ask questions! Question Cards by Steph Pedlar, Inspire Education Group
Peterborough’s Migration History timeline activity. By Peterborough Museum
Windrush and Peterborough. By Peterborough Museum
Anti Racist lesson guide and educational poster. By Saskia & Paige, Black Lives Matter Peterborough
How can we adjust our language to create a more peaceful and inclusive community. By Caitlyn Hunter, Thomas Deacon Academy
Does your library have these books? Do your staff and students know about these documentaries, podcasts and other resources? List collectively curated by H.E.L.P, BLM Peterborough and PREC.
Slave codes. How the history of slavery impacts us today. By Rachel Burney at Stanground Academy
Racial Slurs Workshop by Rachel Burney Stanground Academy
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