Rachel Clarke
@apexeducate.bsky.social
Educator & Advocate for Racial Equity
Anti-Racist Trainer | Inclusive Curricula Developer
Check out our website: https://www.apex-educate.co.uk/
Anti-Racist Trainer | Inclusive Curricula Developer
Check out our website: https://www.apex-educate.co.uk/
It’s been almost a month since we launched the Betty Campbell's Pathway - an immersive way for learners to explore history that feels real and connected. Grateful to everyone already bringing it into their classrooms. 💛
#BettyCampbell #BlackHistoryMonth #AntiRacismInEducation
#BettyCampbell #BlackHistoryMonth #AntiRacismInEducation
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
It’s been almost a month since we launched the Betty Campbell's Pathway - an immersive way for learners to explore history that feels real and connected. Grateful to everyone already bringing it into their classrooms. 💛
#BettyCampbell #BlackHistoryMonth #AntiRacismInEducation
#BettyCampbell #BlackHistoryMonth #AntiRacismInEducation
"Some stories don’t fade -they echo." This Black History Month, I’m proud to share the Betty Campbell Interactive Resource - honouring Wales’ first Black headteacher.
It’s legacy, courage, and voice brought to life for a new generation.
Access it: www.apex-educate.co.uk/betty-campbe...
It’s legacy, courage, and voice brought to life for a new generation.
Access it: www.apex-educate.co.uk/betty-campbe...
October 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
"Some stories don’t fade -they echo." This Black History Month, I’m proud to share the Betty Campbell Interactive Resource - honouring Wales’ first Black headteacher.
It’s legacy, courage, and voice brought to life for a new generation.
Access it: www.apex-educate.co.uk/betty-campbe...
It’s legacy, courage, and voice brought to life for a new generation.
Access it: www.apex-educate.co.uk/betty-campbe...
Still thinking about the conversations at #BAMEedWales.
Anti-racism isn’t something you bolt on once a school is “ready.” It has to be part of the foundation.
Wrote a few reflections here:
🔗 www.apex-educate.co.uk/post/reflect...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Anti-racism isn’t something you bolt on once a school is “ready.” It has to be part of the foundation.
Wrote a few reflections here:
🔗 www.apex-educate.co.uk/post/reflect...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Reflections from the BAMEedWales Festival
On Friday 20th June, I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the BAMEedWales Festival - a gathering of educators committed to equity, justice, and real change in Welsh education. Sitting alongsid...
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June 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Still thinking about the conversations at #BAMEedWales.
Anti-racism isn’t something you bolt on once a school is “ready.” It has to be part of the foundation.
Wrote a few reflections here:
🔗 www.apex-educate.co.uk/post/reflect...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Anti-racism isn’t something you bolt on once a school is “ready.” It has to be part of the foundation.
Wrote a few reflections here:
🔗 www.apex-educate.co.uk/post/reflect...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
My Anti-racist Curriculum Toolkit is live! Scripts, lessons, audits + tools for real anti-racism work in schools.
Made for educators, youth workers + leaders.
Click the link: www.apex-educate.co.uk/the-inclusiv...
#AntiRacism #Education #ApexEducate
Made for educators, youth workers + leaders.
Click the link: www.apex-educate.co.uk/the-inclusiv...
#AntiRacism #Education #ApexEducate
June 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
My Anti-racist Curriculum Toolkit is live! Scripts, lessons, audits + tools for real anti-racism work in schools.
Made for educators, youth workers + leaders.
Click the link: www.apex-educate.co.uk/the-inclusiv...
#AntiRacism #Education #ApexEducate
Made for educators, youth workers + leaders.
Click the link: www.apex-educate.co.uk/the-inclusiv...
#AntiRacism #Education #ApexEducate
My first journal article is published! It explores anti-racist leadership in Wales + the action research programme I’ve been leading.
Co-written with the brilliant Chantelle Houghton.
Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Co-written with the brilliant Chantelle Houghton.
Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Anti-racist school leadership in Wales: from theory to practice - Rachel Clarke, Chantelle Haughton, 2025
Wales’s 2030 ambition of becoming an Anti-Racist nation has resulted in a multi-disciplinary mission for change. The education sector is making significant stri...
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May 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
My first journal article is published! It explores anti-racist leadership in Wales + the action research programme I’ve been leading.
Co-written with the brilliant Chantelle Houghton.
Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Co-written with the brilliant Chantelle Houghton.
Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#AntiRacism #Education #Leadership #ApexEducate
Started the week chatting to learners about my grandmother, Betty Campbell; her life, her legacy, and her courage to do what’s right.
It’s so important that curriculums reflect diverse voices, just like these learners are experiencing.
It’s so important that curriculums reflect diverse voices, just like these learners are experiencing.
May 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Started the week chatting to learners about my grandmother, Betty Campbell; her life, her legacy, and her courage to do what’s right.
It’s so important that curriculums reflect diverse voices, just like these learners are experiencing.
It’s so important that curriculums reflect diverse voices, just like these learners are experiencing.
I’ve spent the past year building this Anti-Racism Programme—shaped by my work as a consultant and what schools + orgs told me they needed.
It launches in 5 days!
✨ Get a sneak peek → www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#AntiRacism #ApexEducate
It launches in 5 days!
✨ Get a sneak peek → www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#AntiRacism #ApexEducate
Anti-racism Course | apex-educate.co.uk
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April 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I’ve spent the past year building this Anti-Racism Programme—shaped by my work as a consultant and what schools + orgs told me they needed.
It launches in 5 days!
✨ Get a sneak peek → www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#AntiRacism #ApexEducate
It launches in 5 days!
✨ Get a sneak peek → www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#AntiRacism #ApexEducate
Update: My anti-racism course goes live this month! If your school or organisation could benefit, check it out and join the waitlist.
www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#apexeducate #learnchallengeapply
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#apexeducate #learnchallengeapply
March 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Update: My anti-racism course goes live this month! If your school or organisation could benefit, check it out and join the waitlist.
www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#apexeducate #learnchallengeapply
www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#apexeducate #learnchallengeapply
Recently, my work was featured on a major platform—without my name. No credit, no acknowledgment. This kind of erasure isn’t new, especially for those of us from Global Majority communities. Recognition matters. #GiveCredit #AntiRacism #ApexEducate
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Invisible Labour: When Recognition Is a Privilege, Not a Given
Time and time again, I have experienced not being credited as the creator of ideas, programmes, or strategies being implemented. The effect of this has been exhausting. When this happens, I find mysel...
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March 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Recently, my work was featured on a major platform—without my name. No credit, no acknowledgment. This kind of erasure isn’t new, especially for those of us from Global Majority communities. Recognition matters. #GiveCredit #AntiRacism #ApexEducate
www.apex-educate.co.uk/post/invisib...
www.apex-educate.co.uk/post/invisib...
So happy to see the Action Research program making such a real impact! Big thanks to Estyn for sharing how this work is driving change in schools.
estyn.gov.wales/improvement-...
#ActionResearch #AntiRacismInAction #ApexEducate
estyn.gov.wales/improvement-...
#ActionResearch #AntiRacismInAction #ApexEducate
Sgwrs Podcast: Towards an Anti-Racist Wales - Estyn
Listen to our podcast, Sgwrs, where we explore how education providers across Wales are working towards an anti-racist future. This episode includes practical insights from experts on how schools and ...
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February 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
So happy to see the Action Research program making such a real impact! Big thanks to Estyn for sharing how this work is driving change in schools.
estyn.gov.wales/improvement-...
#ActionResearch #AntiRacismInAction #ApexEducate
estyn.gov.wales/improvement-...
#ActionResearch #AntiRacismInAction #ApexEducate
Creating real, lasting change against racism takes more than surface-level awareness. That’s why I'm launching an anti-racism course to help organisations and schools go from awareness to action. Learn more about it: www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#AntiRacism #LearnChallengeApply
#AntiRacism #LearnChallengeApply
Anti-racism Course | apex-educate.co.uk
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Creating real, lasting change against racism takes more than surface-level awareness. That’s why I'm launching an anti-racism course to help organisations and schools go from awareness to action. Learn more about it: www.apex-educate.co.uk/anti-racism-...
#AntiRacism #LearnChallengeApply
#AntiRacism #LearnChallengeApply
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A fantastic morning in an amazing school. Diolch @apexeducate.bsky.social @tygolding.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A fantastic morning in an amazing school. Diolch @apexeducate.bsky.social @tygolding.bsky.social
Chine McDonald’s book launch at St Paul’s was a night of truth. ‘Perfect motherhood’ wasn’t made for us—but we’re rewriting the script. #BlackMotherhood #BreakingTheMould
February 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Chine McDonald’s book launch at St Paul’s was a night of truth. ‘Perfect motherhood’ wasn’t made for us—but we’re rewriting the script. #BlackMotherhood #BreakingTheMould
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Our systems, outlook and assumptions have not developed with everyone in mind ~ Rachel Clarke @apexeducate.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Our systems, outlook and assumptions have not developed with everyone in mind ~ Rachel Clarke @apexeducate.bsky.social
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Great start to our ‘Anti-Racism in the Classroom’ professional learning with Rachel Clarke @apexeducate.bsky.social @catrplace.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Great start to our ‘Anti-Racism in the Classroom’ professional learning with Rachel Clarke @apexeducate.bsky.social @catrplace.bsky.social
I’ve had the chance to work with the WJEC team, and I’m so proud of how they’re putting learners' psychological safety first.
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#Education #wjec #edusky
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#Education #wjec #edusky
Would you drop Of Mice and Men from the exam syllabus? The answer isn’t black and white | Nels Abbey
The book will no longer be studied at GCSE in Wales because many find the racial slurs upsetting. That’s culture war fodder, but it shouldn’t be, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey
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January 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I’ve had the chance to work with the WJEC team, and I’m so proud of how they’re putting learners' psychological safety first.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#Education #wjec #edusky
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#Education #wjec #edusky
Anti-racism work is tough-but so is burnout. Remember to rest and reflect during this season!
December 24, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Anti-racism work is tough-but so is burnout. Remember to rest and reflect during this season!
To all school administrators: What policies are you implementing to address the rising exclusion rates of Black Caribbean students, especially Black girls, in UK schools? These are futures on the line. Equity and inclusion must be a priority.
#Edusky #AntiRacism
#Edusky #AntiRacism
December 9, 2024 at 12:14 PM
To all school administrators: What policies are you implementing to address the rising exclusion rates of Black Caribbean students, especially Black girls, in UK schools? These are futures on the line. Equity and inclusion must be a priority.
#Edusky #AntiRacism
#Edusky #AntiRacism
Anti-racism work in classrooms really starts with the little things. In one of my action research groups, someone shared how they realized that even touching a child’s hair—meant as a compliment—could send the wrong message. It’s small realizations like this that lead to real change. #Edusky
November 18, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Anti-racism work in classrooms really starts with the little things. In one of my action research groups, someone shared how they realized that even touching a child’s hair—meant as a compliment—could send the wrong message. It’s small realizations like this that lead to real change. #Edusky
Leading anti-racism courses in schools, I keep hearing how eye-opening it is, even for educators in multicultural settings. Someone shared, 'I didn’t realize touching a child’s hair, even as a compliment, could be harmful. Now, I’m more mindful.' Small actions matter. #AntiRacism
November 15, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Leading anti-racism courses in schools, I keep hearing how eye-opening it is, even for educators in multicultural settings. Someone shared, 'I didn’t realize touching a child’s hair, even as a compliment, could be harmful. Now, I’m more mindful.' Small actions matter. #AntiRacism
Remembrance Day is here, and today I am honoring everyone who served in the wars -especially the global majority whose stories remain untold. I'm also proud to share a glimpse into my family history: my grandmother's story as an evacuee. Watch it here: www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-...
KS2 History: An evacuee's adventure
Betty lived in Cardiff during the war and was evacuated to Aberdare. Suitable for teaching Key Stage 2 and Second Level.
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November 11, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Remembrance Day is here, and today I am honoring everyone who served in the wars -especially the global majority whose stories remain untold. I'm also proud to share a glimpse into my family history: my grandmother's story as an evacuee. Watch it here: www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-...
Reposted by Rachel Clarke
Just wrote an article honoring my grandmother, Betty Campbell, and her impactful work in education in Wales. Check it out to see how she inspired many generations.
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
November 6, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Just wrote an article honoring my grandmother, Betty Campbell, and her impactful work in education in Wales. Check it out to see how she inspired many generations.
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
Just wrote an article honoring my grandmother, Betty Campbell, and her impactful work in education in Wales. Check it out to see how she inspired many generations.
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
November 6, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Just wrote an article honoring my grandmother, Betty Campbell, and her impactful work in education in Wales. Check it out to see how she inspired many generations.
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
metro.co.uk/2024/11/02/g...
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"When people think about academies their mind immediately heads towards the large trusts. Equally, when people think about private or independent school they think of Eton & when they think about free schools they think about Michaela..." @greeborunner.bsky.social 1/2
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM
"When people think about academies their mind immediately heads towards the large trusts. Equally, when people think about private or independent school they think of Eton & when they think about free schools they think about Michaela..." @greeborunner.bsky.social 1/2
Anti-racism is a long-term commitment. It's about creating lasting change in our communities and classrooms.
If you're in education, consider joining our course on 'Anti-Racism in Our Classrooms.' Enroll by emailing [email protected] 🖤
#AntiRacism #apexeducate #promoteequality
If you're in education, consider joining our course on 'Anti-Racism in Our Classrooms.' Enroll by emailing [email protected] 🖤
#AntiRacism #apexeducate #promoteequality
October 31, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Anti-racism is a long-term commitment. It's about creating lasting change in our communities and classrooms.
If you're in education, consider joining our course on 'Anti-Racism in Our Classrooms.' Enroll by emailing [email protected] 🖤
#AntiRacism #apexeducate #promoteequality
If you're in education, consider joining our course on 'Anti-Racism in Our Classrooms.' Enroll by emailing [email protected] 🖤
#AntiRacism #apexeducate #promoteequality