| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Learn how to recognise and respond to racist behaviour safely and respectfully.
- Do not repeat racist words or insults.
- Think about how to support the person affected and report what happened to a trusted adult.
- Explain your answers clearly and kindly.
Example: A pupil makes a racist comment about a member of staff. What is the safest helpful response?
Answer: Do not repeat the comment. Tell a trusted adult or follow the school's reporting process, and support the staff member respectfully.
Part 1: Spot the harm
Choose the best answer.
1. Why is a racist comment harmful?
| ○ A. It targets someone because of race or ethnicity and can cause harm. | ○ B. It is always a harmless joke. |
| ○ C. It only matters if many people hear it. | ○ D. It is a normal way to disagree. |
2. What should you avoid doing after hearing a racist comment?
| ○ A. Repeating or sharing the comment | ○ B. Getting help from a trusted adult |
| ○ C. Checking that the person is safe | ○ D. Writing down what happened accurately |
3. Which response shows respect?
| ○ A. That comment is not acceptable. I will report it. | ○ B. Say it again so everyone can hear. |
| ○ C. Ignore it because adults cannot be affected. | ○ D. Laugh so nobody feels awkward. |
4. Who could be a trusted adult at school?
| ○ A. A teacher, headteacher, pastoral leader, or safeguarding lead | ○ B. Only the person who made the comment |
| ○ C. Nobody at school | ○ D. A stranger online |
Part 2: Respect check
Write True or False for each statement.
5. Racism can affect adults as well as children. True / False
6. A person who reports racism is causing trouble. True / False
7. It is useful to record what was said, when it happened, and who witnessed it without repeating slurs. True / False
8. You must confront the person alone, even if doing so feels unsafe. True / False
9. Supporting someone can include listening, showing care, and helping them find a trusted adult. True / False
Part 3: Key ideas
Complete each sentence with the best word or phrase.
10. A safe way to respond to racist behaviour is to report it to a __________ adult.
11. Treating someone unfairly because of their race or ethnicity is a form of __________.
12. When recording an incident, write down the facts rather than adding __________.
13. If speaking up feels unsafe, move away and seek __________.
Part 4: Helpful actions
Match each situation with the most helpful action.
| 14. | You hear a racist comment in a corridor. | __________ | A. Share only what you know and clearly say what you are unsure about. |
| 15. | A member of staff looks upset after an incident. | __________ | B. Keep your distance, go somewhere safe, and get adult help. |
| 16. | You are worried about being seen reporting the incident. | __________ | C. Use the school's confidential reporting route or speak to a safeguarding adult. |
| 17. | You cannot remember every exact detail. | __________ | D. Tell a trusted adult promptly and do not repeat the words. |
| 18. | The person who made the comment becomes aggressive. | __________ | E. Show concern and ask whether they would like help finding support. |
Part 5: Think and explain (optional challenge)
Answer in one or two clear sentences.
19. Why might laughing at a racist comment make the situation worse? |
20. Write a respectful sentence someone could say when reporting a racist incident without repeating the insult. |
21. What could you do if the first adult you tell does not take your concern seriously? |
22. Why is it important for a school to respond clearly to racism? |
Answer Key
| 1. | A (It targets someone because of race or ethnicity and can cause harm.) |
| 2. | A (Repeating or sharing the comment) |
| 3. | A (That comment is not acceptable. I will report it.) |
| 4. | A (A teacher, headteacher, pastoral leader, or safeguarding lead) |
| 5. | True |
| 6. | False |
| 7. | True |
| 8. | False |
| 9. | True |
| 10. | trusted |
| 11. | racism |
| 12. | rumours |
| 13. | help |
| 14. | D (Tell a trusted adult promptly and do not repeat the words.) |
| 15. | E (Show concern and ask whether they would like help finding support.) |
| 16. | C (Use the school's confidential reporting route or speak to a safeguarding adult.) |
| 17. | A (Share only what you know and clearly say what you are unsure about.) |
| 18. | B (Keep your distance, go somewhere safe, and get adult help.) |
| 19. | It can make the targeted person feel unsupported and may encourage the harmful behaviour to continue. |
| 20. | I heard a racist comment directed at a member of staff near the library at lunchtime, and I think it should be reported. |
| 21. | Tell another trusted adult, such as a safeguarding lead, headteacher, parent, or carer, and keep explaining what happened calmly. |
| 22. | A clear response protects people, shows that racism is unacceptable, and helps create a safe and inclusive school community. |