Each child in Britain deserves to experience dignity, belonging and joy in education. But Black children have historically been denied this right.

• Pupils of Black Caribbeans heritage had an exclusion rate of 18 exclusions for every 10,000 pupils, the rate for White British pupils was 13 exclusions for every 10,000 pupils.¹¹
• Despite more frequently being identified as having SEND, Black children are less likely to receive adequate support for their needs.¹²
• BEO research revealed that 47% of pupils do not feel as though their school curriculum represents their cultural background.
• Despite making up 4.4% of the working age population, only 2.9% of teachers are Black, 1% of Headteachers are Black ¹³

Despite persistent barriers, more Black students are accessing higher education and attending university… between 2014 and 2024, the entry rate for Black people went up from 36% to 48%. ¹⁴