Just over two years ago EqualiTeach published a blog post providing guidance on how to tackle misogyny in schools. Through our work with young people and conversations with educators, we were seeing a rise in the popularity of online public
Disability inclusion goes far beyond meeting legal obligations – it is about creating an environment where every disabled employee is given equal opportunity to thrive. This blog outlines some practical steps your organisation should take to build better environments for disabled staff.
With LGBT History Month here, schools have a chance to celebrate and reinforce their commitment to LGBTQIA+ equality. However, concerns about resistance from parents, staff, and students can sometimes hinder progress. This blog outlines steps schools can take to engage the whole school community and unite everyone in supporting this vital work.
As some corporations scale back on EDI in response to Donald Trump’s Executive Order and growing criticism, businesses must ask: can they truly thrive without embracing inclusion? This blog challenges stakeholders to rethink the value of EDI and recognise it as both the right and the smart thing to do.
With alarming levels of transphobia in schools, this blog outlines how schools can support trans and gender-questioning pupils, focusing on good practice, evidence, and the importance of safeguarding in a hostile environment. It will also untangle the complexities of existing legislation and guidance, including the draft guidance released by the Department for Education (DfE) in early 2024, as well as the most recent updates to the RSHE curriculum.
Every child deserves to feel safe and respected at school, yet some are at far greater risk of bullying simply because of a core aspect of their identity – race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, gender identity and disability. Schools are not only morally responsible but legally bound to create safe, inclusive, and respectful environments that actively prevent and address bullying and discrimination. Here are some effective strategies to help prevent identity-based bullying in schools.
Learn how your organisation can strengthen inclusivity and raise awareness, embrace, and celebrate the stories, lives, and cultures of Black people this Black History Month and throughout the year.
EqualiTeach has received funding from The Mayor’s Shared Endeavour Fund to deliver workshops and training in five London boroughs, empowering young people with critical thinking skills to challenge extremism and racism, as well as supporting educators to counter prejudice and hate.
A new academic year has begun, and for many schools this will mean a renewed focus on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work. But it can be hard to know where to begin. This article will provide some starting points to consider as you embark upon a renewed EDI journey.
After the displays of racially motivated, xenophobic, and Islamophobic violence this summer, students may return to school feeling unsettled. They might express controversial views or challenge your school’s values of inclusivity and respect. It’s crucial not to shy away from these discussions. Instead, provide a safe space for them to process their feelings, offer factual information, and teach critical thinking skills. Our latest guidance offers tips for supporting and educating young people as well as ways to advocate for positive change.
The 2023-24 academic year marked another successful run of EqualiTeach’s Equally Safe programme, a three-year initiative designed to support schools in implementing a whole-school approach to prevent, recognise, and tackle identity-based bullying and prejudice. An external evaluation highlighted significant improvements across schools, demonstrating how the programme contributed to sustainable positive change for students, teachers, and leadership teams.
The past week has seen far-right riots fueled by Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism sweep the UK. This violence has devastated towns and cities, instilling fear in minoritised communities. We stand with anti-racist organisations calling for Parliament to address this crisis and urge everyone to show solidarity and fight back against this wave of hate.
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