Let me start by saying that this is not a lesson on the history of afro hair. For that I would recommend you start your learning journey by visiting the Mamasia website. This post is about the importance of recognising social boundaries, individuality, and exercising general respect and common sense. At the start of eachContinueContinue reading “Why you don’t ask to touch a black person’s afro”
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When students kiss their teeth, it’s not the same as swearing
All schools have behaviour policies, some of which are more detailed than others. These policies cover everything from personal responsibility and uniform to the expectations of how students should wear their hair. Anyone who has been following the news of late will know how much of a contentious issue the latter has been when itContinueContinue reading “When students kiss their teeth, it’s not the same as swearing”
On the subject of black students and their names
As a teacher, one of the very first things you will do when you get your new class is take the register. This seemingly simple act can send shivers down the spine of the most confident educator. Over the course of a year, a primary school teacher has to get to know at least 30ContinueContinue reading “On the subject of black students and their names”
Do you understand what it’s like to be a black student in a UK school?
I’m not usually one for putting my head above the parapet and speaking my mind out loud, at least not amongst those with whom I am unfamiliar. But there are times when needs must. When as a grown adult you need to open your mouth and say what’s on your mind. This, is such aContinueContinue reading “Do you understand what it’s like to be a black student in a UK school?”
My role as an LSA inspired me to become a teacher
I haven’t always worked in education. My first career was in retail and the roles I had varied from working in a local pharmacy, to managing a book shop. My last role in retail was as a training manager for Tesco. But when my career hit a wall – I wanted to become a personnelContinueContinue reading “My role as an LSA inspired me to become a teacher”