Black and Minority Ethnic Members
The NASUWT has a range of campaigns and activities supporting black and minority ethnic members within both the Union and the workplace. The National BME Advisory Committee has informed policy development on issues of concern to BME members such as the provision of published advice for members on race equality legislation, Islamophobia and on strategies for recruiting and retaining BME members.
Events for BME Members
The annual BME Teachers’ Consultation Conferences have proved to be highly successful. This year's Conference took place on Saturday 3 December 2011 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham. The theme was 'Organising for the Future' and included sessions on the NASUWT Standing up for Standards campaign, culturally driven abuse, raising achievement, financial planning and leadership development.
The NASUWT also provides a development course specifically aimed at BME members interested in getting involved in the Union. The next national BME Members' Development Course is at the Union's headquarters in Birmingham is on 27 June 2012. There are also courses in the South East Regional Centre on 16 June 2012 and the Eastern Regional Centre on 25/26 May 2012.
The NASUWT also send a delegation to the TUC Black Workers' Conference.
Social Networking
Have your say on issues affecting BME teachers.
Useful Links
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National Assembly Against Racism (NAAR)
Operation Black Vote
Refugees into Teaching
Runnymede Trust
TUC Black Workers
Unite Against Facism
Voice4Change
Information and resources
BME Teachers' Empowerment Card (PDF 119KB)NASUWT Working For BME Teachers (PDF 90KB)
Racial Harassment of Teachers
Tackling Islamaphobia: Advice for schools
Tackling Prejudice Related Bullying
Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003
Recruitment of Overseas Trained Teachers
Race Relations Act and the Duty to Promote Race Equality
Research on the leadership aspirations and career paths of BME teachers
Over half of all black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers feel that they have been discriminated against during their careers, according to new research from the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, and the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services (the National College).
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The Report Leadership Aspirations and Careers of Black and Minority Ethnic Teachers, compiled by researchers from the University of Manchester and Education Data Surveys, looks at the career experiences of over 500 BME teachers and senior and middle leaders working in maintained schools across England. The report was launched in November 2009.
It found that while most are keen to progress into leadership positions and develop their careers, issues of workload, a lack of self-confidence and discrimination are blocking the paths of many aspiring teachers.
It is intended that this report will provide those supporting leadership development (including NCSL, NASUWT, local authorities and institutions) with recommendations on future actions and a range of strategies, tools and techniques to enable BME teachers to fulfil their aspirations.
