Hair Equality - the Black Hair revolution

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Race-based hair discrimination has been illegal in the UK since the 2010 Equalities Act, yet it still happens in schools. Black students may internalize Eurocentric beauty standards and be told that their hair textures and hairstyles are inappropriate or unattractive. The Equality & Human Rights Commission is monitoring the situation. However schools and young people can take action, such as signing up to the UK’s first Black hair code, The Halo Collective’s Halo Code. By adopting this, schools are taking a stand to ensure that no member of their community faces barriers or judgements because of their Afro-textured hair.

Social Issue: Health & Wellbeing

Resource type: Case Study

Owner: External Org

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Community Engagement Guide

This guide can help users maximise the impact of working in partnership with the local community.

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This guide can help users maximise the impact of working in partnership with the local community. Community and stakeholder engagement in a youth social action programme involves young people working with other interested individuals or organisations to deliver action and change. The engagement can help increase access to students' learning opportunities, boost student retention, promote optimism among teachers, and improve children's school attendance rates.

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Teamwork Guide (for educators)

This guide explains the importance of teamwork when young people are working together.

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This guide's main aim is to help you understand the importance of teamwork when young people are working together on a group project. It gives you an overview of the different departments in organisations and the various roles young people can play in these departments. It explores the different stages of teamwork, such as forming, storming, morning, performing, and adjourning, and applies these to the five steps of Youth Social Action.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Guide (KS 1)

Learning about Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of a Youth Social Action programme.

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This guide is to give you advice on teaching young people about Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of a Youth Social Action programme. They will learn how to recognise and talk about their emotions, self-care techniques, how to seek support, and more...