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Racial Equality Standards for Schools
The
Local Education Authority has shown support for this document.
I am aware that some schools receive copies and some seem not
yet to have heard of the guidance. The feedback from those who
have spoken to me has been positive and that it is an excellent
tool to work with, it is precise, clear, and easy to follow.
I welcome more contact from schools as our children are our
future and deserve maximum input. This is to the good of black
and white children.
Housing
12 racial harassment (RH) cases are from housing neighbourhood
disputes. 2 of the disputes escalated to grievous bodily harm.
In consultation with the victims and in partnership with housing
departments, NNREC negotiated for 5 tenants who experienced
RH to be re-housed. A move to give housing officers training
on good practice and develop anti-racist policy guidance has
been agreed. From the investigations of housing disputes, I
learnt that prejudice and ignorance of one another鈥檚 culture
greatly contributed to the racist incidents. We need to promote
understanding and good relations between persons of different
racial groups. With this in mind, I discussed the issues with
a mixed heritage group in one of our districts council areas.
The outcome was to have an event to celebrate some of their
achievements. The group is willing to do this in the autumn.
It was agreed that the group would invite their white friends
and neighbours to the event. This work need to be assisted by
our Community Race Development Officer [CRDO].
Public Places Re: Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Records indicate that there maybe 600 in Norfolk to date and
providing services specific to needs is a matter of concern.
Many are being denied leisure services; 10 RD cases have been
reported to NNREC. After investigations I made contact with
managers of the public places concerned, 2 agreed to work with
NNREC to assist them to develop an anti-racist policy and possibly
a protocol. New Start Great Yarmouth made arrangements to offer
assistance to the refugees and asylum seekers based in Yarmouth.
This will lead to work for our CRDO.
Employment
There are 28 racial discrimination (RD) cases connected to the
lack of promotion, progression, retention and redundancy of
ethnic minority employees. Out of the 28 RD cases, 5 were served
with RR65 questionnaires, 4 were referred to Employment Tribunal
and 2 out of court confidential negotiated settlements were
awarded. Besides dealing with the employment cases, I am on
the New Deal Steering Group in order to work towards improving
employment prospects of ethnic minorities. In partnership with
Employment Services, we are contacting ethnic minorities to
come forward and participate in the New Deal programmes. I am
also working with Norwich City and Norwich Union on ethnic minority
capacity building through training and attachment or job placement.
Agreed action points for health and for employer training agencies
are also being developed.
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