Supporting Black and Brown Adopted Children in Education: Building Inclusion, Equity, and Confidence

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

This interactive expert-led training session is designed for adoption practitioners, managers, and all professionals working with children and families who want to strengthen their understanding of how to best support Black and Brown adopted children in education settings.

This was very informative and interactive. Esher was very knowledgeable and made the training interesting

The session will explore the historical context of the UK education system and how its legacy continues to shape the experiences of children from diverse racial backgrounds and marginalised groups today. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of racial identity development, and how experiences of **racism—both subtle and overt—**can affect a child’s learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.

There were so many things that I hadn’t thought about before that I need to think about in my practice

Through practical examples and reflective discussion, this training will build confidence in professionals and caregivers to advocate for inclusion, fairness, and positive self-identity in schools. Participants will leave with clear insights and strategies to champion equitable support and help Black and Brown adopted children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Learning 0utcomes

• Examine the UK Education System and understand the historical context of the UK education system and how it affects the schooling experiences of Black and Brown children who were adopted.
• Explore the role of racial identity in a child’s development and the impact of racism on self-esteem, belonging, and academic success.
• Learn tools to gauge the inclusivity of learning environments that celebrate diversity and support children of all racial backgrounds
• Identify and challenge overt and subtle forms of racism, advocating for learning strategies, policies and initiatives that foster an anti-racist culture within educational settings.
• Develop the skills to collaborate with schools, educators, and policy-makers to ensure the unique needs of Global Majority children who were adopted are met.

About the trainer

Esher Williams

Esher is an anti-racism consultant, public speaker, corporate trainer, educator and practitioner and the founder of Anti-Racism Hub. Facilitating thought-provoking and engaging training and workshops Esher is adept at facilitating challenging but essential conversations that build understanding of the complex subject of racism, racism in education settings and transracial adoption.

As a late-discovering step-parent adoptee, a transracial adopter and former foster carer, Esher has a personal interest and dedication in helping parents/carers, educators and children’s social work practitioners understand their responsibility in building cultural competency in their role. Ensuring the adults around our children are best prepared with meaningful cultural capital to carry with them and build upon through their lives.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at [email protected]. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

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