Black & Global Majority Parents Group of Clapton Girls Academy
Welcome
This presentation takes you through a journey about what it takes and what it’s like to start a Black & Global Majority Parents Group.
The aim is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to connect, create and sustain.
It’s about solutions, strategies that positively impacts and benefits all.
Steps
Outreach Strategies
HT, SLT & BoT to commit, support and work in partnership
with parents and students
Welcoming Environment
Create a safe space to speak openly
Value Driven Engagement
Agree a range of initiatives, (systems & celebrations).
Some will fix. Some will celebrate
Initiatives
Curriculum & Events
Cultural Workshops
Visible & Voice
Reflect & Review
I liked it and how he talked about different cultures. What could be better is engaging us in it more
I thought this was very inspiring because I learnt more about my beautiful culture as Jeffrey and I are Ghanaian.
I enjoy the fact that I could learn my history and more about my culture. I’m mixed race
I found it very enjoyable, knowing there is an author who conquered similar issues and is a Spiderman fan
I found the workshop extremely informative. I learnt a lot about different cultures and how they influence music today and in the past
We found it very interesting and we believe he should come back
Benefits For All
Relationship Building
Parents as Partners
The ability to connect and communicate.
Sense of Belonging
Amplifying the voice of black and global majority students.
Dismantling pre-conceived ideas of parents.
Successes & Impact
1
Policy Review
2
Black History Season
3
International Evening
4
Alumni Partnership/FMA
it was really cool to see all the different influences on modern fashion and was inspired by all of the sustainability pieces too
The African fashion exhibition because I could really understand different cultures inside such a big continent, I also enjoyed the lunch
The African clothes exhibition because I liked looking at the different styles and patterns
The African fashion exhibit – it was fun and interesting to see different patterns and colours in clothes form
That African fashion has deeper meanings in their clothing
During the talk I learn how the lady overcame racism and used it to her ability
Progress not Perfection
1
Commitment from all stakeholders to create an antiracist school
2
The school takes actions that create real benefits over time and are sustainable
3
Continuously building trust
Impact
Strategic Role
Providing feedback on academy policies and procedures particularly around behaviour and suspensions.
Cultural Competency
Provides support and ensures that events and activities increase cultural competency of students, staff and parents.
Invaluable Training
Feedback from staff that attending GMPG meetings has increased their understanding of parent perspective which is invaluable.
Parents as Partners
Parent Feedback
Parent 1
It’s a great opportunity to make a difference and bring about positive change.
Parent 2
I’ve loved being part of GMPG as they make it very easy to talk about difficult and challenging issues.
Parent 3
There is still work to be done. We continue to inspire parents and promote the importance of being involved.
Next Steps
1
Central GMPG Network
Run a pilot scheme where parents can network and collaborate across the borough.
2
Existing Parent Group
3
Steps
What might your next steps be?
4
Equality Act
Continue to advocate for policies and initiatives that promote equity and improve the educational outcomes for Black and Global Majority students.