Black boys and the disparity in their achievements

Welcome to part one of our four part podcast – developing brilliant peopleIn this podcast we are joined by our special guest Sir Simon Woolley – founder of Operation Black Vote and the Chair of the Race Disparity Unit.

The UK governments findings suggest that black children are failing at each key stage at school. This short podcast explores some key topics and issues that address some of the those findings.

In this podcast you will learn:

  • The impact of not having enough black teachers in schools.
  • The importance of having the right perspective.
  • The impact of dysfunctional homes on a child’s life trajectory.
  • Why it is critical to have a clear plan to help children.
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