Five-year-olds found in alleged incidents of racial bias

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Teachers and the broader education establishment share much of the blame for the cynical interpretation of children's interactions. Nine out of 10 primary-school teachers reportedly want more racial-sensitivity training to help them 'spot microaggressions'. However, this approach has been criticised for treating schoolchildren as if they are adults, rather than the children they are.

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