The Working Group Against Racism In
Children's Resources is providing a series of workshops aimed at RE-SPIRITING
pupils and parents.
1. SPIRITED PUPILS
Aimed at
pupils aged 13-18 either excluded/ at risk of exclusion
or
interested in knowing how best to safeguard
themselves from exclusion from school/college,
by looking at
African
History
Black British identity and culture
Exploring some positive and
inspiring statistics about Black people in Britain today
AND
Examining the
facts and statistics regarding exclusion from school using real life case
studies
ALSO
Looking at own responses to difficult situations and
identifying best methods for the future.
Government statistics show that pupils of African
origin are still four times more likely to be excluded from school and are not
sharing in the national rise in attainment.
We aim to bring to pupils an
encouraging approach to education which shows an understanding of the
environment in which they live, learn and grow. The workshops are
non-judgemental or accusational of pupils, families, cultures, religions or
institutions. Pupils will be able to explore their concerns and arrive at a
position of ownership of their educational career.
These workshops are being offered free of charge to
supplementary schools, Learning Support Units ( in schools) Pupil Referral Units
and all Community groups.
2. SPIRITED
PARENTS
These workshops are for parents of school aged
children. The workshops aim to examine the exclusions process and parents rights
and responsibilities.
Also to look at available resources and support for
excluded pupils.
The focus will be on empowering and strengthening parents in
their ability both deal with the exclusion process and reclaim a healthy life
style and family relationships. To recognise that there is life and hope after
exclusion from school.
3. SPIRITED PARENTS AND
PUPILS
This workshop aims to repair relationships between
parents and pupils. Often the experience has been long and drawn out. Both
pupils and parents can become frustrated. During the process much is documented
in the school file which is damaging to both parents and pupils.
The
workshops aims to bring understanding of both perspectives and build a way
forward.
For further details contact:
Beverley Berrick
Unit 63a Eurolinks Business
Centre
49 Effra Road
London SW2 1BZ
Phone/fax 0207 501
9992
