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
Wednesday
28th Feb 2024
Open plan ‘super schools’ deemed bad for pupils with ASN
New schools are often large and open plan, but the noise can make it harder for children to learn – and in the worst-case scenario, they can also be unsafe, MSPs hear
Subject-specific language ‘boosts EAL pupils’ science grades’
Training in how to use more academic language in lessons helps teachers feel more confident in multilingual classrooms, research finds
Thursday
15th Feb 2024
Schools ‘reject 1 in 3 flexible working requests from women’
Public sector employers are being ‘inconsistent, rigid and unimaginative’ in response to requests for flexible working, says Unison
School uniforms can ‘restrict’ girls’ activity, research finds
Uniforms can lead to ‘greater gender inequalities’ in physical activity among primary school-aged children, finds University of Cambridge study
Extending the school day ‘could cut absence’
Lengthen the school day to help disadvantaged pupils, says report – but leaders warn that this would require significant extra funding