Suggested actions and discussion points

Collaboration is a key element in improving future education outcomes, as the complexity of the causes cannot be remedied by one set of actions or one set of stakeholders. The actions noted in the report are therefore a useful set of discussion points for stakeholders to consider when deciding what they should do.

These actions focus on areas where there is the potential to improve factors such as representation, feelings of fit and belonging, and the support available to minority ethnic students and exam candidates.

When deciding what to do, it is important to:

• avoid blanket assumptions about minority ethnic individuals and their circumstances
• consider the specific needs of the groups or individuals being supported and empowered.

As highlighted in the report, some existing initiatives implemented by the stakeholder groups are already taking forward many of these ideas. We can all learn from the experiences of those who delivered and/or participated in these initiatives.

The research also provided recommendations for specific groups or organisations: