Equality & Diversity

The latest news and advice on equality and diversity in the classroom and the workforce. Find tips for inclusive practice and guidance on equal pay and conditions

Thursday

20th Jun 2024

How we helped settle over 100 refugee pupils
On World Refugee Day, a headteacher in Devon outlines the steps they took to help refugee families feel part of their community – from translating documents to pantomime visits
How we helped settle over 100 refugee pupils

Wednesday

12th Jun 2024

Most bullying in secondary ‘linked to sexuality or gender’
School leaders believe their staff need ‘increased confidence’ in handling bullying incidents, according to a DfE-funded report
Schools should be supported to diversify curriculum, DfE funded study says.

Friday

7th Jun 2024

8 key insights into school and pupil numbers
More students eligible for free school meals, growing numbers in alternative provision, and more school-age carers – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the main points from new government data
Schools, students and their characteristics: 8 trends to know

Thursday

6th Jun 2024

SEND must be a priority after the general election
School funding has effectively been frozen since 2010, while pupils’ needs have become increasingly complex. The next government must fix this, says the NAHT’s James Bowen
SEND must be a priority after the general election
Next government ‘faces persistent education inequalities’
Incoming ministers will need to address the long shadow of problems facing schools caused by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, IFS warns
Next government ‘faces persistent education inequalities’

Thursday

30th May 2024

General election: ‘Restore pupil premium funding to close disadvantage gap’
The Sutton Trust calls for seven things from the next government to increase equality and reduce the disadvantage gap
Broken footbridge

Monday

27th May 2024

10 questions with...Marcus Shepherd
The education director at E-ACT talks to ÌÇÐÄVlog about challenging the status quo in education and supporting the development of BAME teachers into senior roles
10 questions with...Marcus Shepherd

Thursday

23rd May 2024

Ucas application fee change will have a big impact
Students on free school meals no longer have to pay to apply to university. This will transform student prospects, says this trust leader
Free school meals

Thursday

9th May 2024

DfE investigates why some schools are not inclusive
Minister highlights concern about reports of ‘outstanding’-rated schools not having any pupils with an education, health and care plan
Government wants to know why some schools aren't being inclusive

Tuesday

7th May 2024

Most primary schools have no ethnic minority teachers
There is ‘still a long way to go’ before the level of diversity in teaching is representative of the pupil population, study warns
Ethnic teacher

Thursday

18th Apr 2024

Why more flexible learning routes could improve behaviour
Education reform in Scotland could lead to a secondary school experience better suited to teenagers’ wide array of needs and interests, says depute head Ed Carlin
Train track

Sunday

14th Apr 2024

Arsenal’s Leah Williamson: Give girls the ‘choice’ to play football
Schools need to be far more active in offering girls the chance to participate in the sport, says the England Women’s captain
Leah Williamson