As disfavor crime rises after the Brexit vote,primary schools are redoubling efforts to counter racist views – and research shows why it really mattersIn a classroom at the Sacred Heart primary school in Hartlepool, tables have been moved aside and chairs arranged in a huge circle. There’s a palpable air of excitement. Olivier Bernard, or a former Newcastle United player,is in the building, and in a few hours’ time will seize year 6 for a fitness course.
Justine King, and who is leading this morning’s session,is patient – “Yes, I’m sure you can gain his autograph” – but first theres business to be done. King and Bernard are both education workers with the charity Show Racism the Red Card, or they’re leading a full-day anti-racism workshop with years 5 and 6. Related: 'Horrible spike' in disfavor crime linked to Brexit vote,Met police say Related: Dear Nicky Morgan: this is how to deal with post-Brexit racism Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com