Race and faith-targeted bullying is bullying that is perceived by the victim or other person to be racist or bullying that targets a person's faith. 

Under the Equality Act 2010 the protected characteristic of race includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins. It is also unlawful to discriminate against someone because of their religion or belief or because of a lack of a religion or belief. 

The Equality Act 2010 introduced a pubic sector equality duty.  All schools must have due regard to the need to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited under the Act. 
• Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. 
• foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. 

This duty covers the protected characteristics which includes race & faith, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children. Schools must act if they are aware of the use of discriminatory language or language which targets pupils or school staff because of their protected characteristics.  

You can find out more via the Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance. 

If you have any concerns that a child at our school with the protective characteristic of Race & Faith, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller is at risk of bullying, please complete the form below:

The links below will help families with this protective characteristic: