LEWISHAM EDUCATION GROUP

Our Achievements
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In 2017, we petitioned Lewisham Council and challenged them to respond to our questions regarding the historically poor academic outcomes of black children in the borough thus holding them to account.
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We have been Instrumental in establishing the Lewisham Young Leaders Academy (LYLA) in the borough.
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We have played a major role in implementing the “Lewisham Tackling Race Inequality in Education Pledge” in all Lewisham schools
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We have successfully supported young people and families with educational concerns through signposting them to specialist organisations.
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We have continued input on Lewisham Council's committees on Children and Young People affairs and Safeguarding.
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We hold online conferences and monthly community workshops that aim to inform parent/carers about matters pertaining to education and training using our links with black and culturally competent organisations

Meet our Supporters
Here are a few groups who support the Lewisham Education Group. LEG members have a passion for improving the educational outcomes and social mobility of young black people in Lewisham-this is what drives our work.