We, the undersigned, were deeply troubled to learn of Bristol students being racially profiled and subject to adultification by staff at the V&A while on a school trip to support their GCSE coursework. We also believe prejudice and bias led to students being subject to classism.  We are disappointed to hear that V&A have now offered three different explanations of events and excuses as to why this happened. While they continue to shift blame and  compound the negative stereotyping of children, we can have no confidence that other children would not experience similar traumatising experiences at the V&A 

We demand 

V&A give a full written apology to all staff, students and families affected. 
Undergo changes to policy including a commitment to adopting an anti-racist framework and a commitment to staff training as part of that. 

We commit

To Boycott the V&A and apply pressure for NEU to not partner with V&A in the Arts & Minds Campaign until the above demands are met.