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.
Recent years have seen toxic culture wars, with ‘woke’ used as an insult and equality efforts attacked. We hope the new government ends this and that Labour renews its commitment to social justice and respect for all. This article explores Labour’s plans to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and provides a template manifesto for your organiation to outline its dedication to equality and fairness.
Starting points for teachers to counter anti-refugee sentiment and build an inclusive school community. Discover strategies to promote empathy, celebrate diversity, and support refugee and asylum-seeking pupils in the classroom.
The Department for Education’s draft Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Guidance for schools is a ‘backwards step’ and safety concern for LGBTQIA+ young people and staff.
Budget cuts to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) services will be harmful and damaging especially for organisations such as local councils who provide vital services for everyone: people of every ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, sex, age, socioeconomic status and disability.
We are excited to announce, as we come to the end of our 10th anniversary celebrations, that EqualiTeach is now a charity! EqualiTeach has always been driven by a vision of an equal, inclusive and diverse society, where everyone is
The Department for Education has today published the long-trailed draft guidance for schools and colleges on trans and gender questioning children and young people. It is important to note that this is draft guidance, which is out for consultation and
Never miss an important date with EqualiTeach’s equality, diversity and inclusion calendar marking religious, cultural and secular holidays in 2024.
Incorporating inclusion into your company’s culture not only boosts employee satisfaction, but it also improves productivity and staff retention. Here are eight steps to promote inclusivity in the workplace.
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