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Racial incident

A racist incident just happened. Do this first.

Start with the facts, get it in writing, and make sure the school records it properly.

Do this today

  • 1.Write down exactly what happened in your child's words
  • 2.Record the date, time, place, and who was involved
  • 3.Contact the school in writing, even if you also call

Use these tools

Racist Incident Documentation Tracker

Use this if: You need to record the incident clearly and create a written record.

Racist Incident Response Guide

Use this if: You need to know what to do in the first 48 hours and what the school should do next.

Racist Incident Complaint Builder

Use this if: The school is minimising, delaying, or failing to respond properly.

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Racist Incident Response Pack

Everything you need to respond, document, and escalate correctly when your child experiences racism at school.

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