Guidance on Ethnic Minority Achievement in SchoolsRaising Standards for All
Our publication 'Raising Standards for All' aims to support schools to promote the wellbeing, progress and achievement of pupils from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds.
A series of booklets from this publication are available below. To view these documents, you will need Adobe Reader.
Guidance for senior leadership teams
The headteacher, supported by the senior leadership team, can provide a strong and determined lead that focuses on raising the achievement and attainment of BME pupils. This booklet provides guidance on the role of school leadership in raising attainment and tackling inequality. 
Teaching and learning
Effective policies for teaching and learning reflect a school ethos that consistently encourages all children to have high standards. In these schools, the curriculum is broad, rich, inclusive and relevant, and accessible to all learners, including those learning EAL. This booklet provides guidance on a wide range of effective strategies.
Partnership with parents, carers and the community
Parents and carers play a crucial role in the education of their children. There is a wealth of research evidence that shows that children do better when there is a close working partnership between home and the school. This booklet provides guidance on how schools can build and sustain partnerships with parents, carers and the community.
Using data to promote achievement
The effective use of data to pinpoint underachievement and target additional support plays a key role in raising attainment and tackling inequality. This booklet provides guidance on how the use of data can assist schools in creating learning environments in which all pupils can participate fully and succeed.
Pupil voice: building a culture of pupil participation
The ethos and culture of school is crucial to raising the attainment of BME pupils. Giving pupils opportunities to contribute their views and to participate in the change process is one way to create a positive school culture. This booklet provides guidance on strategies for developing pupil
participation.
For hard copies of these guidance documents, please contact us using the detalis below.
Contact us
Paulette Houslin
paulette.houslin@southwark.gov.uk
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