Fair go, fair share, fair say, fair content!

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FAIR GO is about equal opportunities and the way schools are organised and run

• students from all backgrounds have opportunities for success
• classrooms and schools are organised so students do their best
• access to learning is not limited by personal circumstances
• well-trained, committed, caring and knowledgeable teachers
• recognition and working with diversity
• no discrimination of any kind and effective grievance procedures
• parents have access to information and support to assist learning

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FAIR SHARE is about ways resources are shared so that priority is given to those students who need them most

• all students get the benefits of education for future life and employment opportunities
• students’ strenghts and needs are known and acted upon
• students most needing extra support, get it
• high quality teaching and learning materials including technology for everyone
• students from all communities achieve literacy and numeracy standards valued in Australia
• teachers work with parents and communities to back their students

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FAIR SAY is where students, their families, teachers and community members have the right to express their views and to be heard

• students express their identities without harassment
• students have a sense of belonging and feel safe at school
• language is used thoughtfully and respectfully within the school
• relationships are based on respect, trust and recognition of differences
• teachers provide honest and constructive feedback to students and parents
• schools listen to the views of students, parents and communities
• students, teachers and parents can influence decisions that affect them

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FAIR CONTENT is about what is taught and how it is taught

• students know about and have access to the full range of subjects available to them
• activities are realistic and connected to the students’ present and future lives
• lessons value and build on students’ backgrounds. knowledge, skills and values
• learning experiences are inclusive of student cultures and gender
• students, teachers and family members talk about learning and assessment
• learning is negotiated between teachers, parents and students

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Additional resources:

• Social Justice and Equity Principles
• Priority Schools Funding Program, Support Sheet #1
• Student Services and Equity Programs
• NSW Department of Education and Training 2002

Source:

• Priority School Funding Program
• Equity Coordination Unit, Student Services and Equity Programs
• Copyright 2002 NSW Department of Education and Training

Theme: Countering racism – education, policy, legislation – Culture, language and identity – Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination