Project to tackle racism in Teesside schools

Sixty schools are set to benefit after Cleveland’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Barry Coppinger, opened a series of three teacher training events focusing on tackling racism within Cleveland schools.

The training sessions are being led by North East charity Show Racism the Red Card.

The sessions are aimed at teachers and youth workers, and focus on equipping those who deal with young people with the skills needed to help them challenge any racist attitudes or stereotypes within the classroom. Over the course of the three sessions over 60 different schools and organisations will receive training.