Petition · Department for Education

Mandate anti-racism training for all staff in nurseries & primary schools

Open for signatures 1,280 signatures

What the petition asks

Mandate all nursery and primary school staff in England to complete accredited anti-racism training, including how to recognise, address, and prevent racism in early years and primary school settings.
Children encounter racial bias from a very young age. Nurseries and primary schools are where attitudes and identities form, yet no mandatory anti-racism training exists for staff.

We believe this leaves many ill-equipped to respond, and children, particularly from ethnic minority backgrounds, without adequate support. Making this training compulsory could equip educators with the tools to build fairer, safer, more inclusive schools from the start.

Timeline

15 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,280
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 15 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.