What are the reasons that young people from some ethnic backgrounds do better or worse in school than others? What is the experience of black-heritage pupils in the education system today? What is the impact of (not) seeing yourself represented in media / wider society have on aspirations? With Insight Education is an organisation that mentors black-heritage pupils to successfully apply to top universities as a gateway to a more prosperous future. In this episode it's founder, Christine Kinnear, shares expert insights into the nuanced subject of race and discrimination in education. Also - being an ally and why you should talk about racism with your children.

Note - this interview was recorded in autumn 2021 and refers to the “Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities” (aka the Sewell report) which was released in March 2021.

Find out more at www.withinsightedu.org 

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