Racist incidents in Cumbria secondary schools appear to be rising

Racist incidents in Cumbria’s secondary schools are on the rise, with reported incidents increasing from 8 in 2019 to 57 in 2023. Some schools reported a rise from 36 to 91 incidents over the same time frame. Anti Racist Cumbria received one report of racism in a school each week, with most reports coming from primary schools. The charity emphasizes the need for schools to address racism as a safeguarding issue to take it more seriously. Councils are reviewing services and providing support to tackle the issue effectively.