A new report on the appetite for flexible working

A raw deal for part-time leaders?

£500k to boost flexible working and drive staff retention.

No more excuses for failing to adopt flexible working.

Why leave teachers out of the flexible working revolution?

The ‘Part-Time Teaching’ Panacea.

Flexible working in senior leadership.

Flexible working teachers – what are your options?

Embrace flexible working to hire and retain talented staff.

Flexible working for teachers is truly possible.

Does flexible working mean the same hours for less pay?

What if ‘flexible working’ meant leaving school early?

Improving staff retention through flexible timetabling.

Will teachers ever have flexible working?

Flexible working – is this how to make it work for you?

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Afrikindness is a visionary non-profit organization committed to reshaping the narrative around race, neurodiversity, and mental health in children.

The Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC) is devoted to amplifying the work of international educators and leaders of color with a focus on advocacy, learning, and research.

Wellbeing Education Consultant with experience of being a teacher, head of PSHE department, local authority adviser for Relationships Sex and Health Education (RSHE), youth worker (LGBT+/ Mental wellbeing).

As a Behaviour Consultant and Strategist with 30 years’ experience in teaching I have a range of skills, comprehensive knowledge and expertise.

Amnesty International UK creates human rights education (HRE) resources, online courses, teacher training and youth activism coaches training.

ASCL is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) among school, college and trust leaders, and in our own organisation.

The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) provides advice, training, conferences and resources to support the provision of quality Citizenship education.

The Association for Science Education (ASE) is an active membership body that has been supporting all those involved in science education from pre-school to higher education for over 100 years.

BE Truth To Power is a platform for Black educators to support each other and defend against workplace racism and anti-blackness.

Behind Your Mask was set up as a storytelling consultancy to help individuals, businesses, communities, and the general public through media harness the power of personal stories to educate, engage, inspire, and heal.

Better Bilingual comprises a dedicated team of proactive and client-focused education consultants and teachers, with a wealth of experience in supporting school improvement.

Liz Pemberton (she/her) is the Director of The Black Nursery Manager Ltd – a training & consultancy company which focuses on anti-racist practice within Early Years.

Bold Voices is a social enterprise preparing and empowering young people at school and university to recognise and tackle rape culture.

Many schools (primary, secondary, and sixth form colleges) choose to be institutional members of Citizens UK. Their membership is an expression of their commitment to develop student leadership, as well as strengthen their links with families and neighbouring organisations.

We support dedicated educators to build equitable practices while navigating a stressful environment. Our affirming approach fuels systemic transformation, nurturing mental health, and reducing exclusions.

Cohesion Collective, or CoCo, is a specialised EDI training, assessment and advisory firm. We believe that EDI should be central to all school considerations, decisions and operations.

Community Interest Luton is a registered charity and is proud to manage numerous successful projects which help thousands of people from the most deprived areas of Luton.

We are a national leader in youth focused solutions against disinformation, extremism, anti-racism, misogyny, hate, neurodiversity and violence.

Cultural Nexus Ltd. is about connecting people through difference. People are our passion. We value diversity, break boundaries and leverage the power of being unique.

Our mission is to unlock individual potential by creating an efficient and inclusive organisational culture.

D.I.I.verse is dedicated to fostering environments where D.iversity, I.nclusion, and I.ntersectionality are not just ideals, but lived realities.

We advocate for a strategic DEIB role on every school leadership team as DEIB are golden threads that weave through every aspect of a school’s policies, processes and practices.

Diversity Role Models is a dynamic charity whose vision is a world where everyone embraces diversity and can thrive.

An annual festival of film, storytelling and events that develops the crucial skill of empathy in students aged 5-18.

Enya is proud to passionately prioritise undervalued and marginalised voices and specialises in challenging gender-based discrimination, sexism, and sexual misconduct.

EqualiTeach is a registered charity providing high quality, interactive training and support on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.

From short-term tactical help to more strategic assistance, we work with your organisation to implement good equality and diversity practice.

EQuality Training is an innovative, vibrant company that designs and delivers tailored training in equality & diversity, inclusive practice and leadership.

We exist to challenge structural and institutional discrimination. We are a group of practitioners and coaches who support organisations to work equitably, coaching leaders to develop and accelerate anti-racist practice.

Everyday Racism (EDR) is an organisation that seeks to educate and provide resources on being actively anti-racist, we are committed to building a more equitable and inclusive society by tackling racism and discrimination in all its forms.

Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance is an engaged, diverse and vibrant network of schools across the South West.

The Feminist Shop is an online info hub and an ethical feminist brand.

Fertility Issues in Teaching was founded in 2020. Through consultancy and training, we help leaders to become inclusive, equitable and flexible in their approach as they support employees throughout fertility treatment and baby loss.

5 Senses of Inclusion is a business that specialises in helping organisations create inclusive and engaging workspaces and experiences that foster a sense of belonging for all.

Focused Minds Education Group offers asset-based, trauma-informed, equity focused practices, resources, services and products worldwide.

I am Amit Singh Kalley, a former Deputy Headteacher turned ICF trained coach, speaker and storyteller. My journey is one of resilience, identity and learning to embrace vulnerability.

GAEd supports schools and settings across the education sector with LGBTQ+ inclusion.

We believe that achieving equality will ensure a better, fairer, more prosperous society for all.

Gender Action (GA), is a programme supported by Mission 44 and DECSY that empowers schools and educators to tackle gender inequality.

Get Real Sessions exists to support schools in providing consistent, high quality, inclusive RSE from years 7 to 11.

Harvey Heals is a trauma-informed education and wellbeing consultancy. We champion compassionate mental health across the school system.

HOPE not hate Charitable Trust works with communities affected by far-right activity.

The iDEIJ Continuum is a student-centred, peer-reviewed, holistic framework of indicators that serve as a roadmap and mean of support for schools.

Integrate UK is a youth-led charity that invests in the skills and talents of marginalised, socio-economically challenged young people to nurture future leaders who promote our vision of gender and racial equality and community cohesion.

Our mission is to galvanise people to take action for social and economic justice through learning about human rights movements and the arts.

Together, we discuss what it means to become an effective ally and become change agents within our communities.

Kids of Colour is a project for young people of colour to explore ‘race’, identity and culture, founded in Manchester by Roxy Legane in 2018.

We develop communities of educational practitioners, at all stages of their career, by offering professional learning opportunities through programmes, developmental frameworks and workshops.

The Limit Less campaign aims to increase the number of young people from currently underrepresented or underserved groups in the physics community to choose to do physics post-16.

Lyfta was founded to give learners and educators access to meaningful learning experiences from all over the world.

Mendable was created by Lewis Wedlock to help schools and organisations work confidently and competently with masculinities.

Provides balanced talks in schools, Youth Clubs, adult audiences, by a Muslim and a Jew together on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Middle East in general.

MixEd is a platform for educators (and others) to discuss race, racial identity and diversity.

We are a membership organisation, Subject Association, and an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) advocating for excellent musical learning in and out of school.

NAHT is dedicated to promoting equality for all of its members. We aim to achieve sector-wide equal and fair treatment for everyone working and learning in UK schools and equal representation and engagement within our structures and democratic processes.

The NASUWT is committed to challenging discrimination, inequality and intolerance and recognises that schools/colleges play an essential role in this work.

The National Black Governors Network connects individuals in the governance space with each other (from prospective governors and trustees, to experienced governors).

A key priority of the union is to make sure all members have a voice in the union, the workplace and broader society; and do not face barriers to promotion, representation or participation.

We provide one-to-one professional online tutoring from the comfort of student’s own home at a time that suits them.

Pop’n’Olly is the UK’s leading provider of LGBT+ educational resources for primary children, parents, carers and teachers.

We provide practical, safe and non-judgemental workshops KS2-4 which explore what it means to ‘be a man’ in today’s world.

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ parents/carers and their children, whilst reducing health inequalities.

The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for primary schools, secondary schools, SEND schools and colleges. The award focuses on positive LGBT+, inclusion and visibility.

RARA is a black-led organisation committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in learning and working spaces.

Rebel Led Training is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Satchel Pulse is an innovative wellbeing tool that helps school leaders track, analyse and improve the wellbeing of the entire school community through a series of smart surveys.

School of Sexuality Education is a charity that provides comprehensive Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programmes for young people around the country.

We believe an inclusive environment is essential to an excellent education. We are a collaboration between Independent schools leaders, teachers and inclusion experts.

Schools of Sanctuary is a support programme, award scheme and network of schools committed to providing support to the thousands of young people seeking sanctuary in the UK

The Shewell IntersectionaliTREE is a library database of books with intersectional characters which all young people can relate to.

Skills Builder Partnership is a global movement of employers, educators, and impact organisations working together to ensure that one day, everyone builds the essential skills to succeed.

An organisation dedicated to creating spaces where young people can flourish in physical education and youth sport.

We are a grassroots network turned community interest company (CIC) and social enterprise that works with new and aspiring leaders in education to step up and thrive.

Strawberry Words is a training and education company that focuses on improving relationships with self and others and we specialise in antiracism.

Alicia Richardson leads our diversity, equity and inclusion practice. She has 5 years of diverse hiring experience, and 2 years of workshop facilitation and public speaking experience.

We are a feminist organisation based in India that creates art and offers training and consultation services on issues of gender and sexuality, diversity and inclusion.

Ian Timbrell is an experienced educator, leader and consultant, who supports schools, colleges and businesses to improve their LGBTQ+ inclusion policies, procedures and provision.

Trident Training & Consulting is an organisation that works on issues of sexual misconduct, diversity & inclusion, and professional development.

Teaching With Inclusion & Culture Embedded (TWICE®) is a professional development workshop designed by Estelle Baroung Hughes and Estelle Bougna Fomeju, two Cameroonian educators and researchers.

We Belong is the first nationwide migrant youth-led organisation, campaigning for the rights of young migrants, developing young leaders by providing advice, support, and training.

Women in International Schools’ Empowerment (WISE) promotes equity in international schools.

A platform supporting businesses to close their gender gaps by destigmatising the unspoken challenges of womanhood.

Worth-it was founded with the aim to apply evidence-based approaches of positive psychology and coaching psychology to create real change and prevent mental health problems for children and young people.

You Be You is an award winning social enterprise working towards the vision that no child leaves primary school believing their gender, race or class limits their potential.