Race and Social Justice

We are proud to be part of the Barking and Dagenham Race and Social Justice Project.

We celebrate the rich diversity of our school community and we want to ensure that all of our children feel valued and fully represented in all we do at our school.

The Race and Social Justice Charter outlines the commitments that we pledge to make, in order to drive real change for our pupils. The charter provides an opportunity to recognise work already implemented in the areas of race and social justice and to form part of a framework for further support to strengthen our practices and address important issues.

We are proud that Barking and Dagenham is one of London’s most diverse boroughs. We are determined that all our young people, particularly the most disadvantaged, should have the best possible start in life.

We believe that:

Students’ experience of school, educational outcomes and life chances must not be adversely impacted by ethnic background or racial group. The staff and leadership of our schools and borough must fully reflect our diversity. Schools’ curriculum must reflect and celebrate the diversity of our borough.

St Peter’s Roman Catholic Primary School RSJ Statement

Our aim

We believe that every young person who attends our school regardless of their background or start in life has the opportunity to be successful.

Why is it important?

To be open, to learn and appreciate the diverse community and country that we live in. To have the confidence and maturity to be able to discuss, listen and understand about different cultures. To engage with positive role models and to develop a healthy curiosity for our multicultural society.

Intended impact

Through our RSJ programme, we aim to deliver an education and experiences that will enable our young people to become positive, open minded members of our society. We aim to produce young people who are knowledgeable about diversity and how this should be championed. To set high expectations for themselves, with no barriers to what they can achieve regardless of their ethnicity or start in life.

Going forward

This is a programme which we wish to embed into the culture of the school and the curriculum taught by all teachers. We will work in collaboration with your student council to develop our approach. To ensure the young people have a variety of experiences to participate in.

The Race and Social Justice Charter outlines the commitments that we pledge to make, in order to drive real change for our pupils. The charter provides an opportunity to recognise work already implemented in the areas of race and social justice and to form part of a framework for further support to strengthen our practices and address important issues.