7 /Quality Systems Spotlight Race Equality
Quality systems* (e.g. Ofsted, QAA, Estyn, Education Scotland, ETI, colleges/ providers) evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogy and curriculum practice in promoting race equality, alongside strategies to address attainment gaps through inspection and annual reports.
Stage 1
7.1a
How do quality systems* evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogy and curriculum practice in preparing students for an increasingly ethnically diverse society?
7.1b
How does quality reporting assess the impact of actions taken to address race inequality and any student attainment gaps**?
Stage 2
7.2a
How do quality systems evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum intent, design and delivery, in enabling students to develop knowledge and skills to succeed in an increasingly ethnically diverse society?
7.2b
How do quality systems evaluate the presentation of diverse cultural perspectives through use of appropriate discussion and naturally occurring opportunities that address misconceptions, and align with anti-racist principles?
7.2c
How do quality systems evaluate the extent to which providers nurture a respectful culture, positive behaviour, open speech, character development and contemporary values through the ‘lens’ of anti-racism?
7.2d
How do quality systems evaluate student engagement in learning and assessment, ensure equitable access to curricula including digital learning+, and measure progress to destinations that meet individual interests, aspirations and potential?
7.2e
How do leaders evaluate the effectiveness of quality systems to support all students, staff and communities to realise their full potential in an increasingly ethnically diverse society?
* ‘Quality systems’ denotes internal and external quality assurance frameworks and processes.
** ‘Attainment gaps’ refers to performance gaps occurring during any part of the ‘Student Journey’ (see Point 3). + ‘Digital learning’ – quality processes should evaluate any disparities faced by different ethnic groups in accessing online learning.