Glasgow schools to strengthen action against hate and discrimination

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 10:23 · Archive

Glasgow's education department is expanding anti-racism and anti-discrimination programmes in response to growing concerns from school leaders.

A Labour councillor has called for renewed action to tackle hate and discrimination across Glasgow. During a council meeting, Bailie Soryia Siddique asked for an update on addressing all forms of hate, sectarianism, racism, Islamophobia and antisemitism within schools and employment circles.

Councillor Elaine McSporran, city convener for education and early years, confirmed the education department remains fully committed to tackling these issues. She said the education services has 'recently strengthened its programme of preventative education, professional learning and leadership support'. Within schools, the authority continues to expand its anti-racism programme through pupil workshops, anti-racism conversation groups and city-wide showcase events. Schools are also being supported to address emerging issues such as online hate, misinformation and community tensions through targeted guidance and staff development.

Earlier this month, the education services convened a citywide equalities and anti-discrimination summit for headteachers. School leaders reported increasing concerns about racism, discrimination, online harms and community tensions, calling for greater consistency, clearer guidance, enhanced training and stronger support. The council is developing a more coordinated citywide approach focused on prevention, staff training, digital literacy, family engagement, reporting arrangements and leadership support.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow schools to strengthen action against racism, hate and discriminationA fresh call for action to tackle hate and discrimination across Glasgow has been issued by a councillor.Glasgow Times · 2 Nov, 09:49
• Labour councillor's plea to tackle hate and discrimination in Glasgow schools and workplacesGlasgow schools continue to expand their anti-racism programme through pupil workshops, anti-racism conversation groups and city-wide showcase events.Glasgow Live · 1 Nov, 08:01

In this story: Bailie Soryia Siddique · Councillor Elaine McSporran · Glasgow

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