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

Tuesday

22nd Oct 2024

Three common phrases schools need to reconsider
Our language has come a long way from ableist insults of old, writes Jarlath O’Brien, but we can still be subtly damaging with our choice of words
Three common phrases schools need to reconsider

Monday

21st Oct 2024

3 in 4 primary pupils hear homophobic language
Many young people come across the language on social media platform TikTok, finds report containing ‘deeply concerning’ findings
3 in 4 primary pupils hear homophobic language

Friday

11th Oct 2024

P8 is ‘gameable’ and undermines inclusion, MAT leader warns
The school performance measure leads to ‘most vulnerable young people’ missing out, Tes SEND Show told
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Thursday

10th Oct 2024

Former FM calls for schools to confront Scotland’s colonial past
Some of those leading the movement to end slavery were Scottish – but Scots were also among the wealthiest slave owners, Humza Yousaf tells Parliament
Humza Yousaf slavery

Wednesday

9th Oct 2024

Teachers’ maternity pay: everything you need to know
A full guide to teacher entitlements regarding both maternity pay and leave
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How networking events support teachers on parental leave
One academy trust explains the success of networking CPD events in helping teachers on maternity, paternity or adoption leave to return to work
Parents children meeting

Monday

7th Oct 2024

Phillipson confirms £7m to tackle antisemitism in education
Education secretary says some of this funding will go towards upskilling teachers and university staff to tackle antisemitism
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Wednesday

2nd Oct 2024

What should we call the people that teachers teach?
‘Learners’ has become an increasingly go-to option in schools – but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic
What should we call the people that teachers teach?

Monday

23rd Sep 2024

Schools invited to pilot Labour’s breakfast club plan
The DfE has said that the scheme will ‘test and learn what works’ ahead of a national rollout
Schools invited to pilot Labour’s breakfast club plan
Government must get a grip on poverty to help schools
At the Labour Party Conference, experts discuss the impact that helping disadvantaged families would have in reducing the pressures on schools
The government has to get a grip on child povety to help schools

Monday

16th Sep 2024

Inclusion top concern for academy CEOs
Trust leaders want to prioritise inclusion and SEND this year, but are hampered by funding shortfalls, the annual CST survey has found
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Thursday

12th Sep 2024

School uniform guidance: key principles for Scottish schools
There’s no legal requirement for pupils to wear school uniform, but national guidance sets out key principles around affordability and equality
School uniform guidance: key principles for Scottish schools