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Hackney Council's New Education Strategy: Anti-Racism & Inclusion

Hackney Council unveils new education strategy to create inclusive schools, focusing on anti-racism and specialized support for Black and vulnerable students. The plan follows concerns about harmful school policies and high exclusion rates. It aims to build a child-centered model with a diverse curriculum and improved safeguarding measures.

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