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Children Education and Families Directorate, PO Box 118, Grays RM17 6GF

Telephone: Grays Thurrock (01375) 652652

Fax: (01375) 652792 - Minicom: (01375) 652516

Our ref: LD/FOI 1556

Date: 5 January 2010

Enquiries to: Linda Dutton

Direct dial: 01375 652242

Email: ldutton@thurrock.gov.uk

Dear Mr Walker

Re: Freedom of Information request number 1556

I am writing to advise you on the outcome of your request for information.

1) What evidence is there that schools' equal opportunity policies are effective in combating racism?

2) What are schools in your area doing to promote racial equality and promote community cohesion? Examples of measures deemed to be good practice and recognised as being successful would be useful.

3) Can you provide me with any evidence that the measures listed above have been effective (if this has not already been done)?

4) Are further measures required to either maintain trust in the teaching profession or protect children and young people?

Unfortunately we are unable to provide the information you have requested. This is because we do not hold the information you have requested.

The Local Authority do not keep these records. The responsibilty for reporting falls to individual school's Governing Bodies. However, in light of the new Ofsted framework, we have produced two audits for schools to complete. I attach a copy of the audits for your information.

If you are unhappy with the council's decision you can make a complaint via our complaints procedures and this will be looked into. A copy of the complaints procedure is available on request. If you are not happy with the out come of your complaint you may appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Yours sincerely

Linda Dutton

Freedom of Information Coordinator

Telephone (01375) 652242

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