Racism

[jadey0885]

Hi everyone
So today I picked up my daughters from school and my eldest daughter who is 11 came to me and told me some boys were picking on her because she has spots(due to her changing). Although I have told my daughter to ignore them I know it's lower her confidence. How ever the same boy called her a bush monkey which I find highly racist due to my daughters because mixed race... any views anyone can give me..

Thanks

Absolutely racist. Does she know these boys? Out of interest, where are you located op?

That’s horrendous and I’m sorry your daughter has been subjected to that. I’d go into school and speak with the head teacher, find out what they will do about it and what their policy is for handling racism. It can’t be brushed under the carpet or classed as kids falling out etc.
I’d also check in with your daughter about how she’s doing, support her in how she can feel safe at school and who she can turn to if it happens again

I have spoken with the head teacher and haven't heard anything. The school isn't great for things like this. Racism is something that myself and my partner go through pretty much on a daily basis. My partner gets it a lot and is disgusting..Education wise it's great. But safeguarding isn't. I just feel that children can be so hurtful at times.I've spoken to my daughter about this and she understands not everyone will be kind. She knows where I am and her dad.

I'm am located in east London

Put your complaint in writing to the Head, referencing when you raised the issue with them, and asking when you can expect an outcome. I would also ask for a copy of the school's complaints procedures, and whatever procedures they have in place for dealing with racist incidents.

Failing that, escalate to the board of governors.

Thank you for that. I will certainly do that

Just an update. Spoke with governors at the school and did a complaints form. I also had a meeting with them. However I haven't had nothing in writing like I was promised to see what they intend to do as a school. I have been on there case serveral times now and still haven't heard nothing. In a way I give up but then I was told I can go to the papers about this now as I have done everything that I was suppose to do.

Don’t give up. Do you know other parents with children of colour who you can reach out to and bring your voices together? I can understand it’s exhausting but if you don’t push on this they will sweep it under the carpet and children will continue to be victimised

@Leomoon
Yes I know exactly what you mean. There are loads of people I can speak to but it's whether or not they will be willing to speak.

Is it an academy or local authority school?

To be honest I wouldn't go to the press, you are likely to make your daughter a target.
If you have made a formal complaint and not received a reply, you can report to Ofsted, the LA if its a local authority school or the Dept for Education its an Academy. Schools don't like you doing this.

Personally I would demand a further meeting with the head to discuss what a action they are taking. Look for their policies on safeguarding and equality and diversity, statement on British Values and point out where they are failing, Tell them if you don't get a substantive response in a week you will go to the regulators.
My so is mixed race, this is unacceptable, when he experienced some racial bullying the school had a full investigation the next day and the boy was excluded

@Ted27
Sorry to hear. Thanks for you comment.. the school has changed to an academy.... I contacted ofsted.. I'm awaiting a call back