Girls on Board
Girls on Board
Girls on Board is an approach which helps girls, their parents and their teachers to understand the complexities and dynamics of girl friendships. The language, methods and ideas empower girls to solve their own friendship problems and recognises that they are usually the only ones who can. By empowering girls to find their own solutions, parents need worry less, schools can focus more on the curriculum and the girls learn more effectively – because they are happier.
Over 200 schools have adopted this award-winning approach and are now supporting thousands of girls in their friendships.
Finalist in Wellbeing Initiative of the Year – TES – 2019 and 2020.
Educating for Equality
Educating for Equality
We are an education consultancy who aim to be at the forefront of research developments in the field of ‘race’ and gender to ensure that young people are taught to be global citizens, understanding the importance of their roles in shaping an equal, and eventually equitable society. Educating for Equality was established with the objective of supporting schools in their journey towards true equality (and equity). School leaders and head teachers in particular, are in the position to change mindsets and build cultures of inclusion and justice. We believe that it is not enough to acknowledge the problem of race and gender inequality, as educators we have a social responsibility to actively embark on a journey of social justice for all.
In order to support schools on this journey, we offer an online School Development Programme as well as bespoke CPD for schools. We can also provide speakers for one-off events or twilight INSETs. Schools have the opportunity to work towards gaining our quality marks for Equality Education: the Allegiance Award, the Champion Award and the Beacon Award. These are research-informed awards and provide an excellent way to celebrate and externally validate your school’s commitment to equality. With Educating for Equality, you will be part of our mission: #changingtheworldoneschoolatatime
New Schools Network
New Schools Network
Since 2009, NSN has been at the forefront of an agenda promoting equal standards of education and life chances of all children in England. We know that too often, a young person’s background dictates their destination in life, entrenching inequality and impacting communities for generations to come. Through the last decade, we have passionately championed breaking down barriers to a good education, through every divide, be it the area where you live, your family background or race.
Ethnically diverse communities have had their standards of education transformed by the free schools programme. A higher percentage of pupils from black and minority ethnic communities attend free schools when compared to other schools. As the top performing type of school at primary and secondary level in England, the programme is a vehicle for social mobility and delivering for left behind communities.
But, NSN recognises that there is much more to do. It is no longer enough to tackle the scourges of racism, lack of diversity and inequality with one approach. NSN’s senior leadership team has been listening to staff and stakeholders to understand what role the charity can play in breaking down barriers in education. Charities must act on, not just talk about, change- NSN will do that. Having worked with the staff body, NSN’s trustees are today announcing a series of commitments to further our work.
New Schools Network’s Academy Ambassadors Programme is committed to meaningful diversity and inclusion. We believe a diverse academy trust board – in thought, skill, and experience – offers the best range of perspective, and the best support and challenge to the leaders it holds to account.
Figures from our annual diversity survey of all Ambassadors in August 2020 showed 13% of Ambassadors that responded are from BAME backgrounds; 5% are from the LGBTQIA+ community; and 33% are women. We are proud of the progress made over recent years to encourage more women and people from BAME backgrounds to volunteer on academy trust boards.
Results of our annual diversity showed respondents appointed in financial year 2019/20 were more diverse than previous cohorts, with more female than male Ambassadors appointed; the highest figure of Ambassadors with a disability appointed; and the breadth of religious belief, sexual orientation, ethnic background, employment status and qualification level more wide ranging.
While Academy Ambassador appointments are broadly in line with FTSE 100 board positions, and these figures suggest positive trends in more diverse recruitment by academy trusts, we recognise this is not enough. We continually evaluate and reflect upon our procedures to ensure we are promoting board recruitment practices that remove barriers to volunteers from diverse backgrounds being appointed to, and retained in, non-executive director roles.
We are working with industry partners to curate a series of new offers to match diverse candidates to roles that will provide professional development and support their careers in business; we have reviewed and increased the job boards we use to promote roles, ensuring they are reaching the broadest audience; we are developing partnerships with diversity and inclusion networks in business; and we are matching professionals with academy trust roles exposing more diverse candidates to board roles.
We are also listening to NSN staff, businesses, and Ambassadors to learn more about lived experience and how academy trusts can make sure their own recruitment practices are encouraging a broad range of candidates.
We recognise that this must be an ongoing endeavour, with impactful and tangible results, but we are unwavering in our commitment to more diverse academy trusts. We will keep working hard to see broader representation on academy trust boards because we believe a diverse board positively impacts outcomes for children of all backgrounds and for society as a whole.
In October 2020, New Schools Network, together with the Confederation of School Trusts, published On Diversity: An Essay Collection. The collection has been written by six trustees from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who reflect on their personal and professional experiences. It also includes a foreword from best-selling author Matthew Syed.
National Governance Association
National Governance Association
The National Governance Association (NGA) is the membership organisation for governors, trustees and clerks of state schools in England. We are an independent, not-for-profit charity that aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. We are expert leaders in school and trust governance, providing information, advice and guidance, professional development and e-learning.
Through our Everyone on Board campaign, launched in 2018, we encourage volunteers from underrepresented groups (particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnicities and young people) as well as education professionals to join governing boards. We champion the benefits of having a diverse board and help governing boards to understand why it is important and how to recruit for diversity.
Our wider work looks at every aspect of the role of the board in encouraging diversity and ensuring equality ins schools and trusts – in determining ethos and culture; the role of recruiting senior leaders; as employers of all staff; and the direct impact on pupils: the oversight of the curriculum, monitoring of behaviour and exclusions, and outcomes.
Adding new governors/trustees to the governing board who are reflective of (but not representatives of) the community the school serves can help it make better decisions in the interest of all pupils.
Watch our short film to find out more.
Governors for Schools
Governors for Schools
Governors for Schools finds, places, and supports skilled volunteers as school governors and academy trustees on school and academy boards.
We serve schools across England and Wales to run effectively by finding high calibre school governors to bring their skills and expertise to the table – and improve education for children.
We recognise that governing boards must be representative of the communities they serve, and the country as a whole. We work to recruit and retain volunteers from diverse backgrounds, improving the diversity of those involved in governance to ensure robust decision-making.
Our #DiverseEd Events Calendar
Our #DiverseEd Events Calendar
Our #DiverseEd Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
9th
December
2024
DEIB Leaders network meeting
9th
December
2024
#DiverseEd Masterclass – Designing Inclusive Classrooms
9th
January
2025
CQ Certification
10th
January
2025
CQ Certification
14th
January
2025
Empathy Studios
17th
January
2025
Diverse Leaders programme
20th
January
2025
Leading Inclusive Workplaces Series
20th
January
2025
Making Schools More LGBT+ Inclusive Programme
29th
January
2025
#DiverseEd Hub Bristol
31st
January
2025
DEIB for ITTs (Part 2) – virtual #DiverseEd event
3rd
February
2025
#DiverseEd Scotland
8th
February
2025
Diversifying Coaching – Part 2
10th
February
2025
#DiverseEd Webinar – Psychological Safety
28th
February
2025
The Governance of DEIB virtual conference
6th
March
2025
World Book Day 2025 – virtual event with #DiverseEd Authors
15th
March
2025
#DiverseEd Exeter
17th
March
2025
Leading DEIB in Schools Network Meeting
19th
March
2025
Strategic DEI in HR Network Meeting
26th
March
2025
Embedding DEI in ITTE Network Meeting
27th
March
2025
Leading DEIB in Schools (cohort 21)
25th
June
2025
Leading DEIB in Schools – annual virtual event
27th
June
2025
DEIB for ECTs – annual virtual event
5th
July
2025
#DiverseEd London
Past Events
27th
November
2024
Leading the Diverse Curriculum programme
27th
November
2024
#DiverseEd Regional Hub – Bristol Meet Up
20th
November
2024
Embedding DEI in ITTE network meeting
14th
November
2024
Reverse Mentoring
13th
November
2024
Strategic DEI through HR network meeting
8th
November
2024
Diversifying the Curriculum Virtual Conference
19th
October
2024
Yamina Bibi’s book launch
16th
October
2024
#DiverseEd Hub Bristol
8th
October
2024
Courageous Conversations programme
4th
October
2024
Diverse Leaders programme
25th
September
2024
Leading the Diverse Curriculum programme
21st
September
2024
Building a Global Majority Pipeline and Workforce
20th
September
2024
DEIB for ITTs (Part 1) – virtual #DiverseEd event
18th
September
2024
The DEI Virtual Conference for Pastoral Leaders
17th
September
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools programme
14th
September
2024
Diversifying Coaching – virtual #DiverseEd event
6th
July
2024
#DiverseEd Midlands
3rd
July
2024
#DiverseEd Masterclass
28th
June
2024
DEI for ECTs Virtual Conference
26th
June
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools Virtual Conference
21st
May
2024
#DiverseEd Masterclass
8th
May
2024
Muslim Solidarity Event – Part 1
24th
April
2024
#DiverseEd Masterclass
22nd
April
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools programme
25th
March
2024
#DiverseEd Masterclass
15th
March
2024
The Governance of DEI virtual conference
11th
March
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools Network Meeting
9th
March
2024
#IWD2024 Breaking the Mould 2 in Cambridge
7th
March
2024
World Book Day
27th
February
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools Programme
31st
January
2024
Diversity in the Curriculum Day for Middle Leaders
26th
January
2024
The DEI Virtual Conference for ITTs 2024
22nd
January
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools Network Meeting
15th
January
2024
Make Yourself Heard: Public Speaking Training for Educators
15th
January
2024
Leading DEIB in Schools Programme
7th
December
2023
Strategic DEI for ITTE network meeting
7th
December
2023
#DiverseEd Bristol Hub Launch
29th
November
2023
Embedding DEI in ITTE network meeting
28th
November
2023
Trans Solidarity series
20th
November
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Network Meeting
15th
November
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Programme
10th
November
2023
Diversity in the Curriculum – Virtual Conference
24th
October
2023
Trans Solidarity event
20th
October
2023
Leading the Diverse Curriculum Programme
19th
October
2023
Leading the Diverse Curriculum Programme
10th
October
2023
Leading Courageous Conversations Programme
7th
October
2023
#DiverseEd Bristol Conference
25th
September
2023
Why Menopause in the Workplace Matters webinar
20th
September
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Programme
13th
September
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Programme
11th
September
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Network Meeting
14th
July
2023
Racial Equity Networking Dinner
11th
July
2023
Diversity Roundtable meeting – 8.30am – 10am
7th + 8th
July
2023
Academy of Women’s Leaders retreat
5th
July
2023
Diversity in ITTE meeting – 12pm – 1pm
30th
June
2023
#DiverseEd ECTs virtual conference
29th
June
2023
RWBA Empowering Youth event
28th
June
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Conference
24th
June
2023
TL Leeds Conference
22nd
June
2023
Bristol TeacherFest
16th
June
2023
Watford Partnership’s ECT Conference
10th
June
2023
We Collaborate event
15th
May
2023
DEI for ECTs series
15th
May
2023
Leading DEIB in Schools Network meeting – 5.30pm – 6.30pm
9th
May
2023
Teaching School Hub Council DEI session
6th
May
2023
NEU SW LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Conference
4th
May
2023
NASBTT DEI Masterclass
3rd
May
2023
Diversity in ITTE meeting – 12pm – 1pm
3rd
May
2023
Captains and Poets webinar
26th
April
2023
Challenging Derogatory Language webinar
25th
April
2023
Diversity Roundtable meeting – 8.30am – 10am
22nd
April
2023
IAPs Conference
20th
April
2023
Leading the Diverse Curriculum – cohort 3
19th
April
2023
Leading the Diverse Curriculum – cohort 4
15th
March
2023
Diversity in ITTE meeting – 12pm – 1pm
13th
March
2023
Driving Anti-Racism in a Largely White Education System – 4pm – 5pm
12th
March
2023
#IWD2023 #EmbracingEquity deconstructed conference
11th
March
2023
#IWD2023 #EmbracingEquity deconstructed conference
8th
March
2023
#IWD2023 #EmbracingEquity deconstructed conference
2nd
March
2023
World Book Day 2023
27th
February
2023
Trauma-informed Approaches to DEI
23rd
February
2023
Havering Academy of Leadership conference
21st
February
2023
Life Lessons webinar
21st
February
2023
Courageous Conversations series
8th
February
2023
COBIS DEI session for International Governors
8th
February
2023
Learn Sheffield Governors webinar
2nd
February
2023
University of Birmingham School of Education event
1st
February
2023
Inclusive Workplace series
1st
February
2023
Leadership Matters webinar
1st
February
2023
EvaluatEd webinar
31st
January
2023
Diversity Roundtable meeting – 8.30am – 10am
31st
January
2023
The Big Think webinar
26th
January
2023
Reach Learning Festival webinar with Amy Sayer on Mental Health
25th
January
2023
NeXworking: How inclusive is your educational workplace
25th
January
2023
Reach Learning Festival webinar with Adam Brett and Jo Brassington on Pride and Progress
23rd
January
2023
DEIB Leaders network meeting
23rd
January
2023
Reach Learning Festival webinar with Bennie Kara on Diversity in the Curriculum
18th
January
2023
Diversity in ITTE meeting – 12pm – 1pm
17th
January
2023
NASBTT session for Administrators
17th
January
2023
DEI session for TSHC
17th
January
2023
Reach Learning Festival webinar with Emma Sheppard on Life-Friendly Schools
14th
January
2023
IncludEd workshop
11th
January
2023
Equalitas conference keynote
11th
January
2023
DEI masterclass for NASBTT
9th
January
2023
DEI Series for ECTs
9th
January
2023
Reach Learning Festival webinar with Catrina Lowri on Neurodiversity
13th
December
2022
DEI Update for the Teaching School Hub Council
9th
December
2022
Inclusive Workplace Series
8th
December
2022
DEI for ITTE Series
30th
November
2022
Inclusive Workplace Series
30th
November
2022
Diversity in ITTE meeting – 12pm – 1pm
29th
November
2022
DEI Panel at the NASBTT Conference
29th
November
2022
DEI Update for the Teaching School Hub Council
24th
November
2022
DEI Metrics Webinar with The Flair Impact – 12pm
15th
November
2022
Diversity Roundtable meeting – 8.30am – 10am
11th
November
2022
Diversifying the Curriculum virtual conference
10th
November
2022
DEI for ITTE Series
10th
November
2022
DEI Leaders Cohort 13 – 1pm
9th
November
2022
Gender Identity and Expression Webinar
7th
November
2022
DEI Webinar Series for ECTs
7th
November
2022
Inclusive Workplace Series
7th
November
2022
DEI Metrics Webinar with The GEC – 12pm
21st
October
2022
DEI Metrics Webinar with Edurio – 12pm
20th
October
2022
COBIS DEI Governors Series – 9am
19th
October
2022
#DiverseEd webinar with The Visions and Values Foundation – 4pm
15th
October
2022
#DiverseEd Virtual IX
14th
October
2022
Leading a Diverse Curriculum – Cohort 2 – 9am
14th
October
2022
Leading a Diverse Curriculum – Cohort 1 – 9am
4th
October
2022
The Inclusive Workplace Series – 9am
30th
September
2022
NASBTT DEI Masterclass
29th
September
2022
HeadsUp4HTs Book Club on the #DiverseEd Manifesto
29th
September
2022
The ITTE DEI Series for SCITT teams – 4pm
29th
September
2022
NAHT Equalities Conference – Who do you think you are? – 11am
28th
September
2022
#DiverseEd input to the Whole Education WE Inspire series – 11am
28th
September
2022
The Inclusive Workplace Series – 9am
27th
September
2022
#DiverseEd webinar with Amazing People Schools – 4pm
26th
September
2022
DEI Series for ECTs – 4pm
24th
September
2022
#WomenEd NI Event in Derry
21st
September
2022
Diversity in ITTE meeting – 12pm – 1pm
8th
September
2022
DEI Leaders cohort 12
6th
September
2022
#DiverseEd virtual networking event in Mighty Networks
26th
July
2022
Diversity Roundtable Meeting
14th
July
2022
Pearson Plotting Ahead Roundtable
12th
July
2022
Empowering Youth event with RWBA
6th
July
2022
1.30 – 3.30pm. Leading a DEI Strategy Series – webinar 6.
5th
July
2022
#DiverseEd virtual networking event in Mighty Networks
4th
July
2022
5 – 6pm. DEI Leaders Network Meeting – Summer 2.
3rd
July
2022
#WomenEd Book Club
2nd
July
2022
10 – 11am. #DiverseEd Book Club.
29th
June
2022
9am – 4pm. DEI Leaders Conference.
27th
June
2022
4 – 5pm. ECT DEI Series – webinar 6.
25th
June
2022
Manchester Diversity Series for Aspiring Leaders
16th
June
2022
Diversity in ITTE Meeting
14th
June
2022
Elliot Foundation Learning Festival
11th
June
2022
#DiverseEd Virtual VIII
7th
June
2022
#DiverseEd virtual networking event in Mighty Networks
24th
May
2022
9am – 12pm. NASBTT DEI webinar 3.
24th
May
2022
Diversity Masterclass with Lyfta
16th
May
2022
4 – 5pm. ECT DEI Series – webinar 5.
14th
May
2022
10 – 11am. #DiverseEd Book Club.
11th
May
2022
1.30 – 3.30pm. Leading a DEI Strategy Series – webinar 5.
9th
May
2022
ECIS Webinar
9th
May
2022
5 – 6pm. DEI Leaders Network Meeting – Summer 1.
9th
May
2022
COBIS Conference
28th
April
2022
Diversity in ITTE Meeting
26th
April
2022
Flexible Working Ambassador School event with Pioneer Education Trust
26th
April
2022
Diversity Roundtable Meeting
23rd
April
2022
Diverse Educators: A Manifesto Book Launch.
11th
April
2022
Diverse Educators: A Manifesto Book publication date.
4th
April
2022
5 – 6pm. DEI Leaders Network Meeting – Spring 2.
2nd
April
2022
10 – 11am. #DiverseEd Book Club.
26th
March
2022
#DiverseEd ECTs (Midlands).
24th
March
2022
DEI training for Manchester Governors.
24th
March
2022
DEI training for Manchester Headteachers.
21st
March
2022
All day. Diverse Educators are hosting the Brave Leadership Stage for the World Education Summit.
18th
March
2022
Primary Heads Association Bristol conference.
16th
March
2022
1.30 – 3.30pm. Leading a DEI Strategy Series – webinar 4.
14th
March
2022
4 – 5pm. ECT DEI Series – webinar 4.
8th
March
2022
#IamRemarkable session for #IWD2022.
8th
March
2022
#IWD2022 Virtual Conference.
3rd
March
2022
#DiverseEd’s World Book Day event.
1st
March
2022
DEI Session for Governors for Schools series.
24th
February
2022
Diversity in ITTE meeting.
22nd
February
2022
NEU Diversity Masterclass.
12th
February
2022
10 – 11am. #DiverseEd Book Club.
8th
February
2022
FOBISIA cohort for the DEI Leaders programme starts.
7th
February
2022
5 – 6pm. DEI Leaders Network Meeting – Spring 1.
3rd
February
2022
9.15 – 10.15am. DEI session for COBIS’ HR and Bursars’ Conference.
2nd
February
2022
1.30 – 3.30pm. Leading a DEI Strategy Series – webinar 3.
28th
January
2022
9am – 4pm. Somerset SCITT’s DEI Conference for ECTs and Mentors.
27th
January
2022
4 – 5.30pm. DEI training for Ealing Governors.
26th
January
2022
9am – 12pm. NASBTT DEI webinar 2.
25th
January
2022
9 – 10.30am. Diversity Roundtable.
24th
January
2022
11 – 12pm. BSME DEI Network.
22nd
January
2022
#DiverseEd Virtual VI.
20th
January
2022
Grown: The Black Girls’ Guide to Showing Up.
18th
January
2022
7.15 – 8am. Teacher Talk Radio with Malarvilie Krishnasamy.
17th
January
2022
4 – 5pm. ECT DEI Series – webinar 3.
13th
January
2022
7 – 8.30pm. #IamRemarkable Workshop for Aspiring Heads.
13th
January
2022
1 – 3pm. Diversity Masterclass for Haringey Learning Partnership.
12th
January
2022
1 – 2.30pm. DEI Leaders Programme – Cohort 9 launches.
12th
January
2022
9 – 11.30am. DEI Leaders Programme – Cohort 8 launches.
11th
December
2021
10 – 11am. #DiverseEd Book Club.
9th
December
2021
Diversity in Lit Roundtable – The Bigger Picture
8th
December
2021
9 – 11.30am. COBIS DEI Leaders programme.
6th
December
2021
5 – 6pm. DEI Leaders Network Meeting – Autumn 2.
1st
December
2021
1.30 – 3.30pm. Leading a DEI Strategy Series – webinar 2.
22nd
November
2021
4 – 5pm. ECT DEI Series – webinar 2.
12th
November
2021
9am – 4pm. Diversifying the Curriculum Conference.
3rd
November
2021
1.30 – 3.30pm. Leading a DEI Strategy Series – webinar 1.
18th
October
2021
4 – 5pm. ECT DEI Series – webinar 1.
4th
October
2021
5 – 6pm. DEI Leaders Network Meeting – Autumn 1.
2nd
October
2021
10 – 11am. #DiverseEd Book Club.
28th
September
2021
9am – 12pm. NASBTT DEI webinar 1.
22nd
September
2021
7 – 8.30pm. A Conversation With… Devin Ibanez.
16th
September
2021
NAHT Equalities Conference.
21st
July
2021
9 – 11.30am. DEI Leaders Programme: Cohort 5 of our 10-session programme is launching.
13th
July
2021
1 – 3pm. Leading a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Inclusive Approaches to the School.
8th
July
2021
3 – 4pm. Facing History and Ourselves: Free webinar about teaching social justice.
6th
July
2021
9.30 – 10.30am. Join us for a supportive conversation in a safe space about how to navigate the fallout of your DEI commitment.
5th
July
2021
4 – 5pm. Join us for this free webinar with Deutsche Bank to find out about their film resource for schools to encourage girls to consider banking as career.
5th
July
2021
12th
June
2021
#DiverseEd Virtual V
10th
June
2021
6.30 – 8pm. Oxfordshire Teaching School Alliance NQT session: How do we create professional development opportunities where we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion?
10th
June
2021
4 – 5pm. Join us for this free workshop by Together Films on using the film In My Blood It Runs as a teaching resource for Decolonising the Curriculum.
9th
June
2021
6 – 7pm. DEI Leaders Network: A half-termly opportunity to come together to peer support and to share best practice.
7th
June
2021
4 – 5pm. Worth-It: We are hosting a free webinar to explore student-led wellbeing programmes and intersectional approaches.
7th
June
2021
3rd
June
2021
3 – 4pm. Join us for this Diversity Masterclass by Adrian McLean on Being an Inclusive Ally.
3rd
June
2021
1.30 – 2.30pm. Join us for this Diversity Masterclass by Sabrina Edwards on Developing an Anti-Racism Approach.
3rd
June
2021
12 – 1pm. Join us for this Diversity Masterclass by Nick Bentley on Creating Safety for LGBTQI+ Students.
3rd
June
2021
10.30 – 11.30am. Join us for this Diversity Masterclass by Claire Stewart-Hall Reflecting on Race and Whiteness.
3rd
June
2021
9 – 10am. Join us for this Diversity Masterclass by Liz Wright on Challenging Ableism.
25th
May
2021
3.30 – 5.45pm. RWBA Empowering Youth: A schools’ DEI showcase with keynotes from Nathalie Richards and Dwain Brandy, and a range of schools sharing the progress and the impact of their DEI strategy.
24th
May
2021
4 – 5pm. Lyfta: We are hosting a free webinar with our partner on the weaving of diversity and inclusion into the curriculum through human stories.
20th
May
2021
4 – 5pm. Think Equal: We are hosting a free webinar together on the teaching of empathy through social emotional learning.
19th
May
2021
7 – 8.30pm. A Conversation With… Jude Guitamacchi: Join us with our first in a series of events in collaboration with Hurst College.
11th
May
2021
1 – 3pm. Leading a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Self, School and Society.
4th
May
2021
27th
April
2021
Worth-It: Free webinar to find out more about the Student Wellbeing Ambassadors programme
22nd
April
2021
9 – 11.30am. DEI Leaders Programme: Cohort 3 of our 10-session programme is launching.
21st
April
2021
6 – 7pm. DEI Leaders Network: A half-termly opportunity to come together to peer support and to share best practice.
10th
Apr
2021
#DiverseEd Virtual IV
22nd
Mar
2021
16th
Mar
2021
1 – 3pm. Leading a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Inclusive School Culture and Ethos.
27th
Feb
2021
Diverse Governance Webcast 6: 10 – 11am. Why to join a governing body, how to get on a board, what does the role include. (For teachers)
25th
Feb
2021
Diverse Governance Webcast 5: 4 – 5pm. Why to join a governing body, how to get on a board, what does the role include. (For non-teachers)
23rd
Feb
2021
22nd
Feb
2021
18th
Feb
2021
3 – 5pm. Diversity Masterclass for Governors.
18th
Feb
2021
12 – 2pm. Diversity Masterclass for Leaders.
18th
Feb
2021
9 – 11am. Diversity Masterclass for Teachers.
4th
Feb
2021
Diverse Governance Webcast 4: 4 – 5pm. What is the governing body’s strategic role in delivering an inclusive education.
16th
Jan
2021
A #DiverseEd South event in Slough, Berkshire.
14th
Jan
2021
Diverse Governance Webcast 3: 4 – 5pm. How to make your governing board inclusive – inclusive behaviours.
12th
Jan
2021
1 – 3pm. Leading a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Diversifying Leadership and Governance.
11th
Jan
2021
3rd
Dec
2020
Diverse Governance Webcast 2: 4 – 5pm. How to make your governing board inclusive – tips for recruitment.
1st
Dec
2020
1 – 3pm. Leading a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy:
30th
Nov
2020
19th
Nov
2020
Diverse Governance Webcast 1: 4 – 5pm. The Equality’s Act and Your School – an introduction to the protected characteristics.
17th
Nov
2020
14th
Nov
2020
10.30 – 11.30am. Join us for Bennie’s book launch – A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in Schools.
2nd
Nov
2020
17th
Oct
2020
A #DiverseEd Virtual Event.
13th
June
2020
A #DiverseEd Virtual Event.
11th
Jan
2020
A #DiverseEd South event in Slough, Berkshire.
12th
Jan
2019
A #DiverseEd South event in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
13th
Jan
2018
A #DiverseEd South event in Didcot, Oxfordshire
Our Training
Our Training
Our Training
We have a team of experienced associates who we can deploy to run DEI training for you, your team, your organisation and your network dependent on the target audience and their training needs.
- Masterclasses
- Induction sessions
- INSET and twilight sessions
- Conference workshops and keynotes
- Mandatory DEI training sessions
- Optional DEI training sessions
- Diversity Masterclasses
- Annual conferences
- In person
- Virtually
- As a pre-recording
Our Training
Our Facilitators
Our Feedback
Hannah delivered an engaging session to introduce all of our staff to DEI. Our staff were really motivated after the session and felt much more confident about the subject. It made me think about the different groups of colleagues as well as pupils and how they are affected by the environment that we have created here in school.
Caroline Gaynor, Head of Art and DEI Lead, Holme Grange School
I would highly recommend Hannah and Diverse Educators for staff training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Hannah as a presenter was knowledgeable and extremely credible for our staff. Having been a teacher herself meant that she was able to speak to them at the right level and it was a great balance of information and challenge – done in a way that allowed our staff to come to their own positions with a lack of judgment. It has set a great tone for the year and our staff are more sessions in the future!
Dan Colquhoun, Assistant Headteacher, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School
Hannah is a very skilled facilitator and enabled our staff to really reflect and consider how we can develop our provision, to meet the needs of our community and so enabling our children to become positive citizens of the future.
Fiona Wyeth, Headteacher, Overton CE Primary School
Think Equal
Think Equal
Think Equal is a global education initiative, founded in 2016 by Leslee Udwin, that calls for a system change in education to end the discriminatory mindset and cycle of violence across our world. It asks: “How can it be deemed compulsory for a child to learn numeracy and literacy, and yet it is optional for a child to learn how to value another human being and lead healthy relationships?” Think Equal acts as a ‘vaccination’ against violence and negative behaviours by reaching children early and preventatively: since neuroscience clearly defines the optimal window of modifiability of attitudes and behaviours as being in the Early Years. The Think Equal programme mediates all aspects of value-based, experiential social and emotional learning for children aged 3-6. The curriculum covers age appropriate lessons in 25 key SEL competencies and skills including empathy, emotional literacy, resilience, self regulation, critical thinking, gender and racial equality, peaceful conflict resolution, and self-esteem.
Think Equal’s Founder and Executive Chair who works full time on Think Equal, Leslee Udwin, is a former filmmaker and now campaigner for a system change on education. Leslee was voted by the NY Times the No 2 Most Impactful Woman of 2015 (second to Hillary Clinton), and has been awarded the prestigious Swedish Anna Lindh Human Rights Prize (previously won by Madeleine Albright). She has also been named Safe’s Global Hero of 2015, Global Thinker by Foreign Policy, and the GlobalmindED award for Arts and Education in 2019. In 2019 Leslee was awarded the UN Women for Peace Activist Award at the United Nations, UN Association USA’s Global Citizen of 2019 and the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award. Think Equal has additionally been shortlisted for the WISE 2020 awards (results to be officially announced on 13th October).
Leslee is also an active member of a number of task forces and panels including: the IADB 21st Century Skills Coalition; Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences Task Force for the Global Compact on Education; the Education Commission; C20 Summit. Finally, she has contributed an article to the special edition E-Book, “Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined: Thoughts and Responses from Education’s Frontline During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond”, published by WISE, and a chapter to the upcoming book ‘Education: the Global Compact’ for the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, edited by Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, Bishop Chancellor Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, and Jeff Sachs.
The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust is a life saving and life enhancing organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves, and their communities. We do this through youth groups, coordinating national and regional LGBT+ youth work networks, managing the LGBT+ Centre for Manchester, delivering of training, running events and campaigns and undertaking research.
In addition to our youth work, we work directly with schools and educators, supporting them in making their school community more LGBT+ inclusive. We are a delivery partner of the Rainbow Flag Award; a nationally recognised framework to support teaching staff in ensuring all aspects of their school are inclusive of their young LGBT+ people.
Alongside teachers, we develop educational, LGBT+ inclusive resources to help embed LGBT+ icons, history and issues into their curriculum and usualise LGBT+ identities.
We are currently working with Sue Sanders, co-founder of LGBT+ History Month UK, to develop
The Classroom; a series of free LGBT+ inclusive lessons for Key Stages 1 – 4. They can be found
here.