Welcome to the Stephen Lawrence Education Standard Website

The Stephen Lawrence Education Standard is unique to Leeds. It was developed in partnership between Education Leeds, the Leeds City Council and Black and Minority community representatives, in response to the tragic murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993 and the publication of the Macpherson Inquiry Report into Stephen’s death in 1999.

The Standard was launched in 2003, evolving from a competitive award established in 2000.  The award was the first of its kind in the country.

Each year, a ceremony is held in October to celebrate the achievements of the participating schools.

The innovative curriculum projects to make schools inclusive are shared through Harmony, the news magazine of the Stephen Lawrence Education Standard.

“We want all our schools to be inclusive, brilliant learning places, and this amazing scheme is helping them to achieve it.

The work around the standard enriches the curriculum, broadens our young people’s horizons and embeds a culture of equality in our schools and communities.”

Chris Edwards, Chief Executive of Education Leeds

Rehana Minhas, Director of Equalities and Entitlement

Update: June 2011

Thank you for interest in the Stephen Lawrence Education Standard.

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that Rehana Minhas, Director of Equalities and Entitlement, and strategic lead for the Stephen Lawrence Education Standard has recently taken advantage of the Early Leavers Initiative and is no longer working for Leeds Children’s Services.

We are currently in the process of restructuring our service with colleagues roles and responsibilities being reviewed.

If you have any enquiries please call 0113 39 50009.