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King Edward schools apply bolstered equality measures
King Edward VI Foundation is implementing a range of new equality and diversity measures in its eleven schools across the West Midlands. The measures have been put in place following a
letter from student leaders at the schools, calling for swift change in the foundation’s policies in tackling discrimination and equality. Adeen Irfan, chair of Student Council at King Edward
VI Camp Hill School for Boys, alongside Student Council peers at other schools, sent the letter following unrest from the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd in the United States.
‘We are pupils who hold a mandate for change and are willing to work with you to implement that change’
Students said in the letter that: “We are using our
voice and our voice must be heard. We are pupils who hold a mandate for change and are willing to work with you to implement that change. I sincerely hope you will take us up on our offer.” Student Council leaders at the eleven schools met
with head teachers and Heath Monk, executive director at King Edward VI Foundation, to discuss students’ concerns and agreed on a number of changes to boost equality and diversity. The foundation will now examine how reporting
systems will be improved and encourage staff and students to openly discuss heritage more, as well as
Heath Monk: Important steps
support positive students interactions, establish a Governors Equalities Committee to increase diversity among staff and provide unconscious bias training. Heath Monk said: “We recognise that the scale of
change envisaged will take time to implement and that the areas we have covered will not, in themselves, be enough to eradicate racism in our schools and communities. However, they represent important steps towards our shared goal of an equal and fair society.”
College’s support for care sector
South and City College Birmingham have joined forces with West Midlands Combined Authority to support people working in the health and social care sector. Students studying health and
social care at levels three, four and five will now have their qualifications partially funded by WMCA and South and City College. Normally these qualifications
would only be available through an adult learner loan, commercial agreement or apprenticeship. However, many individuals are
unable to self-fund these qualifications. The partnership means students
can progress within the sector and earn a level five qualification which will allow them to become a registered care manager - a requirement of the Care Quality Commission. Camilla Barrow, clinical
education lead at St Mary’s Hospice, said: “To be able to offer our employees educational opportunities and achievable qualifications during Covid-19 that is accessible, innovative and an efficient use of time, has enhanced morale and has offered inspiration for a positive future.”
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