In this series of five podcast episodes, Cyra Neave, Senior Clinician at the Anna Freud Centre, interviews a number of experts to talk about racism and mental health in schools.
Guests on the podcast include former teacher, campaigner, author and speaker the Honourable Stuart Lawrence, and Eve Doran, researcher at Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM).
The podcast episodes also feature the voices and experiences of teachers, including Rahi Popat from Keyham Lodge School, and Michelle Roddy and Wonu Salau from St. Bonaventure's School.
Listen here.
Episode 1: An introduction to racism and mental health in schools
Episode 2: Involving the whole school community
Episode 3: The impact of racism on self-esteem
Episode 4: Why representation matters
Episode 5: Black British culture and language in schools
The Safeguarding in Education Team have found these podcasts both informative and enjoyable. We'd recommend them to not only teachers, but all staff working in education settings.
Please cascade in your setting.