The Exchange: Exchanging ideas, raising awareness and addressing issues that are often underrepresented in the public arena and in academic research.

What challenges exist for racially minoritised teachers and students and have any been resolved? What are the lessons learned so far that we can take into the new academic year to inspire success for all?

The coronavirus pandemic has created an educational crisis for secondary and higher education institutions. Pre-existing inequalities faced by racially minoritised students and staff within the sector have been deepened as a result and the crisis highlights key questions for the sector.

This panel-led discussion will explore the key issues of inequality faced by local educators and students, and decipher government issued guidance within a context of reimagining models of educational success for educators and young people in the classroom.

Panellists:

Camille London-Miyo MBE, NPQH Middle and Senior Secondary School Leader; Past President, Leicester NEU; Member, Black Educators Alliance

Julie Walters-Nisbett Transition Coordinator, The City of Leicester College; Vice President, Leicester NEU; Former Chair, Black Teachers’ Network, Leicester

Kaushika Patel Interim Pro-Vice Chancellor and Interim Dean of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University

Riyaz Laher Head of Schools, Madani Schools’ Federation

Robert Howell Head of Department (Religious Studies), Judgemeadow Community College

Moderated by Sherilyn Pereira Public Engagement Manager, Stephen Lawrence Research Centre

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