Black teachers face daily racism

12 April 2012

Black teachers in London are subject to daily racist abuse, according to a new report.

The report, from academics at London Metropolitan University, said racism in schools must be stamped out.

According to the study, conducted for Mayor Ken Livingstone, black teachers are still under-represented in London schools.

The report said: "Racism has a major impact on the everyday experiences of black teachers.

"To encourage more black people to become teachers, racism in schools must be challenged and support mechanisms put in place to enable staff and pupils to counteract racist experiences."

Mr Livingstone said: "We need our schools to reflect the community they serve.

"Two years ago we underlined the need for more of London's teachers to come from minority ethnic communities to reflect the fact that more than a third of London pupils come from minority ethnic communities.

"Since then we have seen steps forward in the recruitment of black teachers, but at the current rate it will take far too long to have a truly reflective teaching workforce."

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