PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
Do you have a child starting in Reception in September 2022, please call the office to arrange a visit.
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TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT RACISM
It can be hard to talk to your children about racism. Some parents worry about exposing their children to issues like racism and discrimination at an early age. Others shy away from talking about something they themselves might not fully understand or don’t feel comfortable discussing. Yet others, especially those who have experienced racism, simply do not have such choices.
Conversations about racism and discrimination will look different for each family. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, the science is clear: the earlier parents start the conversation with their children the better.
Babies notice physical differences, including skin colour, from as early as 6 months. Studies have shown that by age 5, children can show signs of racial bias, such as treating people from one racial group more favourably than the other. Ignoring or avoiding the topic isn’t protecting children, it’s leaving them exposed to bias that exists wherever we live. Children who encounter racism, can be left feeling lost while trying to understand why they are being treated a certain way, which in turn can impact their long-term development and well-being.
Being silent cannot be an option.
The way children understand the world evolves as they grow, but it’s never too late to talk to them about equality and racism.
Please follow the link below for information about age-appropriate ways to start a conversation and explain that racism is always wrong.
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/talking-to-your-kids-about-racism
if you want to talk to anyone in school about this further, please contact:
Kim Fryer - kimfryer@hangleton.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Emily Stobbart - emilystobbart@hangleton.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Hoda Asri - hodaasri@hangleton.brighton-hove.sch.uk
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