Publisher's Synopsis
Britain has been mixed and mixing for centuries, yet this is the first study of the specific - experiences of white/black pupils in the education system. People of mixed heritage are the - UK's largest ethnic minority group, and the presence of white/black pupils in schools should - sharply focus the efforts of education professionals to address issues of race, ethnicity and - culture in relation to their education. At present, though, white/black pupils are either - invisible in the school system or lumped in with the larger, diverse black population. - This book highlights the importance of pupil voice when schools address issues of cultural - identity and mixedness. It examines the approach of the Multiple Heritage Project in training - youth facilitators of mixed heritage to lead their peers in discussions about school. The - young people's narratives capture something of how it feels to be like them in the British - school system. Their accounts of their school experiences present a challenge to popularlyheld - stereotypes around pupil identity and aspiration that is long overdue. - Mixed Matters is essential reading for professionals in the field of education, social care and - health and will also interest parents, carers and policy makers. It challenges assumptions - about white/black pupils and unpicks some of the crucial distinctions often overlooked by - practitioners working with these young people.
