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Identity, equality & culture

How to talk to children about racism

Racism is something that sadly exists in the world today, and something that you are going to have to talk to your foster children about. It’s not an easy subject to talk about. Some carers would prefer to protect their children from talking about it and might even feel uncomfortable discussing it. You might not know where to start.

What you will learn

  • The meaning of racism and prejudice, and what it means to be anti-racist.
  • The history and vocabulary of racism in today’s world.
  • How to match the developmental needs of children, to effectively talk about racism.
  • Techniques to talk to children about racism.

How the course works

The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.

A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.

Who it is for

Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.