Anti-Racism Training
We are working towards mandatory Anti-Racism Training for all 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ staff.
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In 2019 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Anti-Racist Action (GARA) occupied Deptford Town Hall for 137-days, with aim of tackling institutional racism.
GARA had listed a number of to materialise change, all of which were agreed by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ College’s Senior Management Team (SMT). One of these demands was "Mandatory training for ALL staff, including SMT".
After the occupation ended, a working group was established to curate the anti-racism training, with the aim of identifying a suitable provider to facilitate the training and ensure the successful roll-out of the mandatory training for all academic and professional services staff at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ.
Following a thorough tender process, Abdul Choudhary and Rameri Moukam were appointed to deliver training. Rollout started in the academic year 2023-24, with listening events for staff to share their unique perspectives and experiences around race at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ.
By April 2024, three cohorts of senior colleagues had taken part in three-day in-person training sessions, including a half day on Action Learning Facilitation. Work towards training for all staff is ongoing.