Towards Greater Involvement of the British Black Church in the Secular Education of Black Youth: School Exclusion and British Black Males

This chapter examines the disproportionate school exclusion of Caribbean British boys and its wider social and psychosocial consequences. Exclusion not only marginalizes these boys and their families but also exposes the limitations of mainstream education in addressing racial inequities. While Black Christian engagement in education exists, it remains limited. The chapter argues that state-provided compulsory education must be supplemented with culturally responsive provision that affirms Black identity and supports academic success. Black Church ministries, as part of their Christian social responsibility, are positioned to play a central role in this effort. By proposing models for faith-based educational initiatives, the chapter calls for greater involvement of Black churches and allied organizations in developing alternative approaches to the education of Black children in Britain.