Race equality frameworks and toolkits

last updated:11 May 2009

Since 2002, all schools have had a duty under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 to have due regard to the need to:

(a)    eliminate unlawful racial discrimination

(b)    promote equality of opportunity; and

(c)    promote good relations between persons of different racial groups.

Getting this right can be challenging, but there is a lot of guidance available. Here is a selection from national organisations and local authorities.

Guidance and information from national bodies

Department for Children, Schools and Families

Where can my school get help and advice?

This resource answers school’s frequently asked questions about meeting the duty.  On this webpage you will also get a complete list of links to guidance resources to support schools meet their duties.

Ofsted

Race equality in education: Good practice in schools and LEAs

Evidence and case studies from Ofsted inspections on schools and local authorities that are promoting race equality in education effectively (published 22 November 2005).

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

Race equality and inclusion guidance

Guidance from the QCA on how to respond to the Race Relations (Amendment) Act through the curriculum (1 April 2009).

Local authority guidance

Milton Keynes Council

Toolkit for Preparing a Race Equality Policy for Schools

Toolkit for schools that gives step-by-step guidance on completing a race equality policy.

Hertfordshire Grid for Learning

Teaching and Learning Race Relations

A bank of resources for schools and teachers promoting race equality.

Contact us

Do you know of a great resource that isn’t here?  Send it to the Networks team.

gtcnetwork@gtce.org.uk.

Note: This list was compiled from a search on the internet looking for supports schools to adhere to Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 (RRAA) from national organisations and local authority sources.  The list is not exhaustive.