Black Boys Policy Roundtable

Purpose & Objectives

• Purpose: To collaboratively identify systemic barriers affecting Black boys in education, wellbeing, and opportunity, and co-create actionable policy recommendations.

• Objectives:

  • Surface lived experiences and frontline insights.

  • Identify gaps in current policy and practice.

  • Develop a set of policy recommendations.

  • Build a coalition for ongoing advocacy and implementation.

Key Stakeholders

• Educators: Headteachers, SENCOs, classroom teachers, school governors.

• Parents & Caregivers: Especially those with lived experience navigating the system.

• Youth Workers & Mentors: Community leaders, grassroots organisations.

• Policymakers: Local councillors, Department for Education reps, MPs.

• Researchers & Advocates: Experts in race equity, education, and youth development.