As highlighted by NSPCC, ‘many children and young people who come from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities experience racism, bias, stereotyping or cultural misunderstanding as they grow up. It might happen at an individual, institutional or societal level and might be displayed consciously or unconsciously. This can result in some children being more likely to come to the attention of child protection services, while other children are less likely to receive effective support (Nuffield Foundation, 2020, https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child[1]protection/children-from-black-asian-minoritised-ethnic communities)
Ruth Baker, the facilitator of the session, stresses that ‘as our communities become increasingly diverse, we need to ensure we have the knowledge and skills to keep children safe’.
This workshop will increase your knowledge about the specific and additional risks Black children can experience, such as adultification and racism and what to consider in your responses.
