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95%
of teachers report having zero training on Afro hair and cultural care
(Runnymede Trust, 2023)
63%
of black young people reported feeling misunderstood or judged based on appearance
(ClearView Research, 2025)
1 in 6
children with afro-textured hair reported a bad experience at school
(Hair Equality Report 2019)
88%
of educators had not received any training with regard to application of the Equality Act to Afro hairstyles
(Teaching: Diversity and Incluson, 2022)
This impacts:
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Safeguarding
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Emotional wellbeing
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Identity development
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Basic care and hygiene
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Self-esteem and belonging
Teachers, social workers, foster carers and nursery teams often want to help but have not been trained to meet these needs safely, confidently or legally.
Your organisation deserves clear guidance, practical training and CPD-accredited tools that empower your team to do their jobs well.
CPD-Accredited Training Designed for Real-World Impact
Afro Textured Hair Care & Basic Needs Training
Identity, Culture & Belonging
Safeguarding & Recognising Signs of Neglect
Understanding, caring for and safeguarding children with Afro textured hair.
What your staff learn:
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Hair types, textures and safe styling
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age-appropriate hair care routines
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Products, tools & hygiene
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Recognising neglect vs unmet cultural needs
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Avoiding harm through incorrect handling
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Meeting statutory basic care requirements
Supporting children placed in transracial or culturally mismatched settings.
What your staff learn:
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How identity forms in childhood
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How cultural care supports emotional safety
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Practical inclusion strategies
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Preventing isolation, bias & microaggressions
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Building trust & healthy attachment
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Creating a culturally safe environment in school or care
Because poor presentation is not always neglect but sometimes it is.
What your staff learn:
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Distinguishing cultural needs from safeguarding concerns
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When unmet needs become a red flag
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Hair, hygiene & presentation in safeguarding decisions
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Documenting and escalating concerns appropriately
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Supporting families without shaming cultural practices
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Legal responsibilities for designated safeguarding leads
Meet the Trainer
My name is Emiola Lanlehin
I am an Afro textured hair consultant and CPD-certified trainer specialising in cultural care, identity development and safeguarding. My work supports schools, nurseries and care organisations to meet the needs of Black and mixed-heritage children with confidence, sensitivity and professionalism.
I deliver training that is practical, trauma-informed and rooted in the real experiences of children and families.
