Framework for developing an anti-racist approach

About this resource

This framework has been developed by the NEU to help schools and colleges build and sustain anti-racist approaches as part of a whole-school or college commitment to equality.

The resource sets out a structured framework across five themes – leadership, teaching and learning, voice and power, wellbeing and belonging and community leadership.

It includes discussion starters to help staff and students talk about race and racism, as well as practical actions to challenge racial inequalities, support Black staff and pupils and embed racial literacy across the school or college.

Learning outcomes

This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:

• Create a plan to develop, implement and sustain a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing, tailored to their setting’s needs.
• Put in place strategies to identify, understand and overcome resistance, and bring key stakeholders with them.
• Reflect on personal development needs and put in place plans to be effective in role.
• Sustain and continually improve the approach in their setting, working effectively with peers and support networks.
• Monitor the impact of a whole school or college approach in their setting.