We commit to eradicating racism through our anti-racist actions and policies.”
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Whole School Approach to Racism and Racist Incidents (Scottish Government)
This section provides guidance for schools on identifying, investigating, addressing, reporting and logging racial incidents. The aim is to support a consistent, proportionate and anti-racist response across Dumfries and Galloway schools.
Supporting staff to recognise racial incidents, understand the difference between inappropriate language, hate incidents and hate crimes, and know when further advice or escalation may be required.
Supporting schools to gather information, consider context, speak with those involved and respond fairly and consistently.
Supporting schools to address harm, support affected learners, engage with families and use educational or restorative approaches where appropriate.
Supporting schools to understand where incidents should be recorded, including education reporting systems, Health & Safety reporting routes and when Police Scotland should be contacted.
Answers to common questions about racial incidents, hate incidents, hate crime, reporting requirements, Police Scotland involvement and restorative approaches.
