Diversity and inclusion
At Pearson, we believe everyone should have the same opportunity to achieve their full potential and to be successful in education, and in later life - whatever their background, ability or identity. Which is why we're working hard to ensure that education is inclusive.
We know this is a journey. It's a journey that is complex and far-reaching, and one that won't reach its end overnight. But we're committed to getting there and to working together with schools and young people to drive change, create learning environments that reflect the diversity of the modern world, are accessible, and that provide a choice of pathways for all learning styles and abilities.
Representation
We believe all young people should feel represented and included in their learning.
Accessibility
We believe all young people should be able to access their learning in a way that meets their individual needs.
Aspiration
We believe all young people should be empowered to aspire and achieve without limits.
Pearson and The Black Curriculum in partnership
As part of our shared commitment to ending racial inequality in the classroom, we're joining forces with social enterprise The Black Curriculum to champion Black British history topics on The National Curriculum. This new partnership is seeking to ensure more Black British history has its rightful place in the school curriculum and teachers are getting the high-quality support and resources they need to deliver new topics with confidence.
Highlights:
What is the parent view on diversity and inclusion in education?
Parent and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lead, Suha Yassin explores diversity and inclusion in schools and invites parents and carers across the country to share their take on these important areas too.
Pride in Education – by Trudy Howson
"Education encourages understanding
Of being different, and yet the same.
Allows us to be who we’re meant to be,
Without fear or guilt or shame..."
We will continue to be passionate about equality and inclusion in schools, to celebrate Pride in Education we are sharing a poem specially written by LGBTQ+ Poet Laureate, Trudy Howson.
PRIDE in Education – LGBT+ inclusion matters to us
We were honoured to speak at the Pride in Education conference this year. Pride in Education is rapidly establishing itself as the one stop shop for practical tips and resources for everyone interested being more inclusive of diverse sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions in education.
Find out what was discussed at the conference as well as our commitment to championing LGBT+ inclusion all year round from our Senior Vice-President for UK schools.
The Life of Dr Harold Moody
The Life of Dr Harold Moody, written by Stephen Bourne, celebrates one of history's forgotten heroes, despite being regarded by some as the UK’s equivalent of Dr Martin Luther King Jnr, for his significant contributions towards the fight for racial equality in the UK.
Pearson is proud to have worked with Stephen Bourne to produce a new online version of his original booklet, The Life of Dr Harold Moody, to raise awareness of the life and achievements of Dr Moody. This eBook is freely accessible for primary and secondary schools to download, and includes discussion points for use with your class.
Diversity and inclusion in schools report
Drawing on the views of 2,000 UK teachers sought over 2019 and 2020, our new report sheds light on diversity and inclusion in schools, drawing on the perspectives of academics, students and educators across the UK.
Succeeding with SEND
Succeeding with SEND is an exclusive series of insightful conversations between Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) students and experts. The conversation explores their personal journey to diagnosis as well as the support they received to enable them to succeed throughout their education.
What does inclusion mean to you?
"Everyone achieving at their own pace, in their own way. Being accepted, no matter what."
We asked teachers and students what inclusion means to them.
Diversity and inclusion: reporting bias
We are committed to fighting systemic racism and creating bias-free content that reflects the diversity of all learners.
While we’re working hard to create content that is representative and inclusive, we also want to ensure that students, teachers and parents have a way of getting in touch and feeding back to us if they come across anything that they feel lacks diversity, perpetuates stereotypes, or presents any bias.