In this interview I was thrilled to Guest Host for Sec Ed with Steven Russell and Yamina Bibi @msybibi
The discussion touches upon representation, how we can avoid tokenism, and evaluating the resources and examples we use to deliver our curriculum.
We ask how we can include all students in our classrooms and ensure everyone feels that they belong and welcome – how can we build connections with our students. We ask what schools are doing right and touch upon some examples of diversity and representation.
We discuss how we can relate to emotions rather than characteristics, and how we can connect with pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Other themes include advocacy & allyship for our diverse colleagues, BAME & LGBT+ representation, and the experiences of children in care in our classrooms.
- Steven Russell is the founder of Elements SEMH Support. As a child, he lived with nine foster families, was placed into two children’s homes and attended five schools. This experience has led him to create Elements.
- Yamina Bibi @msybibi is an English teacher and assistant headteacher from east London who also works on issues of diversity and inclusion. She is a #WomenEd London Network Leader and among many things Yamina is a leadership coach and supports women and women of colour to take on leadership positions.
Approx listening time: 1hr 12mins
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