Our Anti-Racist School Journey

Lyneham Primary School is proud to be working towards the Leeds Beckett University Anti-Racist School Award.

This work reflects our belief that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and represented. Being anti-racist means actively challenging racism, celebrating diversity, and teaching children to treat others with fairness, kindness and respect.

What Does “Anti-Racist” Mean?

Being anti-racist means:

• Recognising that racism still exists
• Challenging unfair behaviour, language or stereotypes
• Teaching children to stand up for themselves and others
• Creating a school where everyone feels they belong

This work is ongoing and woven into everyday school life - not just a one-off project or themed week. We will continue to reflect, learn and improve so that our school remains a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for every child and family.

What are we doing?

Teaching & Learning

We are working from the CUSP curriculum, which ensures that children:

• Learn from a wide range of voices and experiences
• See people like themselves reflected in books and lessons
• Explore themes such as fairness, identity and respect in age-appropriate ways
• Receive a comprehensive and well-rounded, research-backed, knowledge rich education.

School Environment

We are working to ensure our school environment:

• Reflects diversity through books, displays and resources
• Celebrates different cultures and backgrounds
• Sends a clear message that everyone is welcome here.

Working With Families & The School Community

We believe this work is strongest when we work together with our families and school community. We will:

• Share updates about our anti-racist work through newsletters and the website
• Offer opportunities for families to share feedback
• Celebrate our diverse school community together

If you ever have questions, concerns or suggestions, we encourage you to speak to us.

Listening To Our Children

Our children’s voices matter. We are:

• Encouraging pupils to share their thoughts and experiences
• Teaching children how to talk about difference respectfully
• Supporting pupils to speak up if something feels unfair or unkind.

Staff Training

All staff are taking part in training and discussion to help them:

• Understand racism and how it can affect children
• Develop their own understanding and racial literacy
• Respond confidently and appropriately to incidents
• Model inclusive and respectful behaviour every day/

Policies & Behaviour

Racism is taken seriously in our school. We are working to:

• Clearly define racist behaviour within our policies
• Record and follow up incidents carefully
• Use restorative approaches to help children learn, reflect and grow