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
18th Jul 2024
Ucas announces change to personal statement
Ucas introducing structured questions into the personal statement for university applications will provide ‘much needed clarity’, says union
![Question mark dice](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/Three-questions.jpg?itok=lNXpEJNK)
Ucas personal statement changes will have a big impact
Changes to the personal statement in university applications will not only help more young people to achieve their ambitions – they will benefit the country, says this trust CEO
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Tuesday
16th Jul 2024
UNCRC introduction is ‘historic day’, says commissioner
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has now come into force in Scotland – but experts warn pupils and families will still need support in exercising their rights
![UNCRC incorporation marks ‘historic day’, says children’s commissioner](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/scottishScottish%20Parliament%20building.jpg?itok=IqUmEPFB)
Disadvantaged students ‘2 years behind’ by end of secondary
Labour urged to set out how it plans to tackle widening attainment gap
![Attainment gap](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-07/Devastating-gap.jpg?itok=vlMx2h6N)
Thursday
20th Jun 2024
Weekly round-up: GCSE students hit and MAT fears
This week’s essential education news and analysis includes disadvantaged GCSE students being disrupted by teacher absence and a halt on key decisions affecting academy trusts
![Weekly round-up: GCSE students hit and MAT fears](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/round%20up.jpg?itok=ks007HK4)
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](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-06/refugee%20pupils.jpg?itok=GwHjRqR5)