Post War Trauma Trusting the School System & Generational Struggles

Описание: Breaking the Cycle: Educational Trauma & Systemic Racism

How does systemic racism in education create trauma that echoes across generations? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden realities of educational trauma and the disproportionate impact of exclusionary school practices on Black and Afro-Caribbean students and families.

🔍 What we cover:

Defining educational trauma and its impact on students & parents

The generational influence of parents’ negative school experiences

Shocking statistics on exclusions, suspensions & attainment gaps

Barriers to parental engagement with schools

Professional insights from

Debra Robinson

the Diversity and Inclusion System Leader at Hackney Education, with over 25 years’ experience as a teacher and senior leader across London schools. A passionate advocate for anti-racism in education, she has led initiatives such as the Hackney Diverse Curriculum – The Black Contribution and the forthcoming Inclusion Charter. Her work focuses on improving outcomes and reducing exclusions for Black Caribbean pupils, strengthening parental engagement, and ensuring all children feel a genuine sense of belonging in school.A powerful reflection on the Child Q case and its implications for safeguarding & institutional trust


Davis J Williams

Author, Game Developer and Founder of Manhood Academy

www.manhoodacademyglobal.com


🎤 With real stories, expert voices, and lived experiences, this conversation sheds light on how systemic bias harms children, why parents often feel powerless, and what real change could look like in schools and local authorities.

✨ Why watch?
If you’re a parent, educator, policymaker, or advocate for equity, this episode will give you the tools, language, and awareness to better understand — and challenge — systemic racism in education.

📚 Resources & References:

Ethnicity Facts & Figures – UK Government

The Guardian & BBC reporting on exclusions

Bristol University Press research on SEND & disproportionality