I Saw Myself
16th June 2021
In a society with such range, equality and diversity must be promoted throughout our schools with a call for more representation in the classroom.
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Supporting Young People in Response to the Israel/Palestine Conflict
21st May 2021
The sensitive nature of this conflict can leave educators scared to discuss it in classrooms. However, it is essential that schools create and provide safe spaces for young people to discuss and navigate the news, and to have their perspectives listened to.
EqualiTeach is Recruiting!
30th April 2021
We’re so pleased to be expanding our team with not one but two exciting roles! Senior Education, Training & Strategy Officer This role involves supporting schools to effectively promote equality, diversity & inclusion and achieve the Equalities Award, training teachers
EqualiTeach Response to the Sewell Report
31st March 2021
In this video we outline our experience and evidence of tackling systemic racism in schools and commit to continue working towards an inclusive society where everyone is valued and able to achieve.
Enough is Enough: Tackling Sexism and Sexual Harassment in Schools
23rd March 2021
By Kate Hollinshead: kate@equaliteach.co.uk The last few weeks have seen an outpouring of grief, fear, concern and anger after the details of the murder of Sarah Everard have emerged. Feelings have run high in the political sphere, on social media
Choose to Challenge: International Womens Day 2021
8th March 2021
The 8th March marks International Women’s Day, which is always an important opportunity to take stock of the progress being made across the world with regards to women’s rights and to celebrate the brilliant individuals, organisations and movements that are
“You Don’t LOOK Like You’re Gay!” : Understanding and Challenging Microaggressions.
11th January 2021
It seems more pertinent than ever to understand what the word ‘microaggressions’ really means and the harm that microaggressions can cause.
Fighting for Fairness or for Privilege and Power?
21st December 2020
2020 has laid bare the stark inequalities that still exist in British society and has awoken many to issues that some had felt were done and dusted. The coronavirus pandemic which has swept the country has not impacted on everyone
EqualiTeach Submission to Women and Equalities Committee Call for Evidence on Proposed Changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004
27th November 2020
EqualiTeach believes that there must be comprehensive and meaningful change to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 in order to ensure all trans people are able to easily and affordably have their gender legal recognised. EqualiTeach stands in solidarity with all trans people in the fight for true equality.
‘Anecdote, Assumption and Prejudice’ – A Call to Re-examine the Way we Speak About Asylum
14th October 2020
It is important that we call upon politicians and journalists to take more care when discussing asylum and that we consider the simple things we can all do to improve our own understanding of this complex issue…
Black History Month: Overcoming the Barriers to Taking Part
21st September 2020
Black History Month is just around the corner, and in a year with so much discussion and awareness of racial injustices around the world and at home, it feels as important as ever. Which means schools will also be feeling increasing pressure to get it right. I want to address some of the barriers that might stop schools from engaging with Black History Month, sharing top tips for doing it justice.
Solidarity over Division: Speaking out against Antisemitism
7th August 2020
In the past few days and weeks there has been a distressing amount of antisemitic hatred being spread on social media and beyond. There has been wide-spread (and entirely justified) outrage at Wiley’s barrage of antisemitic tweets, and more so, the platform’s initial inaction against such hatred, leading many to boycott Twitter for 48 hours.
So, what is meant by the term ‘antisemitism’?