2. UK government policies and reports

DCSF Single Equality Scheme (SES) December 2009

Progress report on the Single Equality Scheme (SES) published in December 2007.

07.02.10

DfES (2006) Recording and Reporting Racist Incidents Guidance

Guidance document relating to recording and reporting racist incidents in schools.

16.03.09

The Children's Plan: Building brighter futures - DCSF (2007)

The Children's Plan published in 2007 set out the work of the Department for Children, Schools and the Family for the next ten years. A review of progress is expected to be published in 2008.

11.01.09

Race Equality Scheme - Ofsted (May 2008)

Document explaining how Ofsted will contribute to eliminating discrimination, fostering good race relations and promoting equality of opportunity in education.

20.06.08

Ensuring the attainment of Black pupils: Management guide - DCSF (2008)

Guidance to support senior school leaders in raising the achievement of Black pupils through self-evaluation and targeted action.

16.04.08

Commission for Racial Equality Legacy Document: A lot done, a lot to do: Our vision for an integrated Britain

Legacy document created by the Commission for Racial Equality before it became part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in 2007.

04.04.08

Our Shared Future - Commission on Integration and Cohesion (June 2007)

Report outlining practical proposals for building integration and cohesion at a local level. Includes case studies illustrating examples of local good practice.

13.12.07

Minority Ethnic Teachers' Professional Experiences - DfES (2007)

Report setting out the findings of the Teacher Status Project at University of Cambridge. It summarises the views of African Caribbean, Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani teachers.

30.07.07

Diversity and Citizenship Curriculum Review - DfES (2007)

Wide-ranging DfES report on teaching 'British values' in the secondary curriculum including a new element on 'Identity and Diversity'.

30.01.07

Black Teachers in London - GLA (2006)

Report on racism faced by black teachers in London. It provides an update on the numbers and distribution of black teachers and pupils.

19.09.06

Ethnicity and Education: The Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils aged 5-16 - DfES (2006)

Statistics and research on BME pupils in the education system including details on BME attainment and progress in 2005.

11.09.06

Racist Bullying - Teachernet website

Online resource relating to racist bullying with suggestions for use within ITE. Also valuable to those involved in mentor training and INSET within schools.

12.05.06

Stories and Struggles though Forty Years - and What Next? - R. Richardson (2005)

The paper provides an historical overview of the educational experience of black and minority ethnic pupils over the last 40 years and traces the development of government policies.

25.07.05

Aiming High Conferences - DfES (January & February 2005)

Report of the DfES 'Aiming High' conferences held in January and February 2005.

25.07.05

Schools' Race Equality Policies: From issues to outcomes (DfES 2004)

This guidance outlines practical steps that schools can take to mainsteam race equality within existing work to improve pupils' attainment.

16.06.05

DfES Standards Website: Ethnic Minority Achievement

The Ethnic Minority Achievement site is part of the DfES Standards website and provides support to ITE institutions, LEAs and Schools.

16.06.05

Educational Inequality: Mapping Race, Class and Gender - D. Gillborn & H. Mirza (OFSTED 2000)

A report looking at the effects of race, gender and class on educational attainment.

10.05.05

Understanding the Educational Needs of Mixed Heritage Pupils - DfES (2004)

A report on the educational needs of mixed heritage pupils with specific reference to the barriers to achievement faced by White/Black Caribbean pupils

10.11.04

Final report of the Advisory Group on Citizenship chaired by Professor B. Crick

A review of the report which argues for the tackling of controversial issues in school and help for teachers in tackling them.

09.11.04

Achievement of Bangladeshi Heritage Pupils - OFSTED (2004)

A report exploring the educational experience of Bangladeshi pupils in English schools (nine secondary schools)

09.11.04