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We work with Year 4 and upwards. Initially we deliver general anti-racism workshops, and we build on these with extension workshops which look at specific racisms, such as combating racism towards asylum seekers and refugees, gypsy roma and travellers, and Islamophobia. At the end of the session the young people produce Action plans which detail what they will do to fight against racism. We also leave a copy of the DVD and education pack with the school to enable them to build upon the work that we have undertaken and provide them with information about our national schools competition . The Role of the Media Show Racism the RED Card Have you ever got near them? They must really stink! According to the statistics, they only take a bath once a fortnight. They can’t make money, they have no jobs at home, so they come over here to mess up our economy and take our jobs. And why is there so much unemployment in their own country? Because they’re a lazy lot, who don’t want to work. Well let them be warned, they won’t be allowed to live on social security here. The Sidney Star 1981 Show Racism the RED Card Many refugees are arriving in this country, and in the majority of cases are being turned back...once it was known that Britain offered sanctuary to all who cared to come, the floodgates would be opened and we should be inundated by thousands seeking a home...our own professions are already overcrowded and have been further strained by arrivals in the last few years from Central Europe. Daily Mail 1938 Show Racism the RED Card Challenging Islamophobia Islamophobia can be described as stereotypes, bias or acts of hostility towards individual Muslims or followers of Islam in general. Over the last decade there has been a sharp increase in this form of racism. We deliver workshops tackling Islamophobia to pupils from year 7 to 6thform. We are not intending to educate about Islam. Instead we aim to: • Encourage critical thinking • Challenge myths and stereotypes • Highlight positive contributions • Examine the role of the media Show Racism the RED Card Venerable Bede Questionnaire Results Jan 09 Racism is a serious problem All Muslims are Black and Asian Newspapers and the Media encourage Racism It is hard being a Muslim in the UK today We hold events with football clubs throughout the UK at which local fire services can be present. Show Racism the RED Card Thanks for listening! For more information please e-mail [email protected]