Littleseedsforchange

Ruth (she/her) Educator 16 years. Diversity Lead. Primary. Mum of 2 striving to raise AntiRacist boys and educate AntiRacist children. Views are my own.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

This! Knowledge in a vacuum without history and context. We must move beyond this.

[The Racial Justice Network @RaceJustice]

1) This weekend many cities are set to demonstrate in regards to the PCSC bill and the NABB bill. Both bills are set to disproportionately impact Black, Asian and ethnic minorities. It is crucial that the voices of these current draconian policies are heard effectively. #NAAB

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@ChiomaYouthwork I’m only 6 months into being in the system with my son and already my heart hurts for them. It’s not easy at all for us.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

Choosing schools and despite visits, chats with other parents and hours of research the fear is still there. The fear of a parent raising a Black boy. I know the system I’m letting him in to and it’s scary starting this journey. Just want him to have the right adults to imitate.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

Just hoping the day I have to use the guidance in this thread as a parent never comes, but bookmarked and ready because let’s face it the odds are stacked against me.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

What change looks like! More of this energy in our schools please 🔥🔥🔥

[Ceridwen Eccles @Teacherglitter]

My class learned about the Romans last year. I asked them if they had heard of any black Romans. Silence. Showed them this. Discussed. Absolute mic drop. Have researched it lots since seeing it yesterday & sent on to the year 4 team. We need to overhaul our curriculum in the U.K.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@Teacherglitter Love this. More of this energy! Change starts where we are ✊🏾

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

The experience of being a Black parent and a teacher is one of hyper-vigilance. Primary school applications are literally keeping me up at night.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@jacquiburnett4 @JJyabbas @DionneGrant @AlisonHammond Never. We stand on the shoulders of the ones who have come before and carry that baton as we ask for more. More Black History, more recognition of our contributions, more inclusion of our joy. Everyday of the academic year.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@jacquiburnett4 @JJyabbas @DionneGrant @AlisonHammond This is the Black History we need all year round in our schools, not just tokenism for 4 weeks in October.

[Dionne Grant @DionneGrant]

Septimius Severus: The first African-born Roman emperor

“The most important Roman to Britain was the African emperor,Septimius Severus.He was one of the greatest Roman emperors.He was born in North Africa in AD 145 and died in York,UK”

@AlisonHammond: Back To School, ITV (2020)

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@TheBlackAHT So glad you called her out on it! My tired is tired of hearing about this violence. Enough now. Just learn people’s names.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@ActiveYouthUK @MrsNels2016 I love this! So much we were not taught. I really need to improve my adult level knowledge. Great share @ActiveYouthUK 🙌🏾

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@TheBlackAHT Epic! Speak it into existence ✨

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

@TheStudentLeads Late to this party! But here now 💁🏽‍♀️ Primary teaching for 10 years and consultancy for 6 years and counting. Passionate about early reading and actively Anti Racist.

[Dionne Grant @DionneGrant]

“What does ‘the next Denzel’mean? Does that mean there can only be one? It doesn’t have to be one person” - Denzel Washington

📷: @brianbowensmith
https://t.co/xcVldFznrL

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

Have just started reading The End Of Bias by @jessnordell and journaling alongside in my @DrIbram Be Anti Racist journal

We stay learning and unlearning over here 💁🏽‍♀️

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

There is a massive gap in adult knowledge in this area because ultimately our education system continues to avoid explicitly teaching about race.

Anti Racist practice can no longer be seen as an optional extra, it must be embedded in our curriculums.

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

Read this thread via @lizpemtbnm
A reminder that all children become victims of a system ill equipped to teach Anti Racism. None of us benefit when teaching a life skill is ignored in education.

[Ayikwei Dilla / Nii Ayikwei Parkes @BlueBirdTail]

Black folk who grew up in the UK, when is your first memory of being treated 'differently' in a social or public space cos of the colour of your skin? For me, it was age 4, 2nd day of primary school, 'toy time'. Pls RT, it's for a project I'm working on. I might DM you. Thanks 🙏🏾

[Littleseedsforchange @Littleseeds_]

As we slowed down over the holidays I really noticed how much we rely on stories in our parenting. We use ‘just like…’ so much.

Reminds me how important it is to ensure our children have access to the right books, they are such an important part of parenting and education.