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.
Next Steps: What is the experience of disabled students in education?
LGBT+ inclusion
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.
Highlights:
Diversity & Inclusion in Schools Parent Research
We worked with Parentkind to understand parent views on equality, diversity and inclusion in schools, following our research with teachers on the same topic. Read the report to understand whether parents feel that education reflects the diversity of pupils in the UK and around the world and more.
LGBT+ Glossary
We're exploring all identities represented by the ‘plus’ symbol. As part of this work, we've created a glossary of terms sharing the range of identities relating to gender and sexual orientation.
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The Pearson Student Diversity Ambassador Programme
This programme provides a diverse group of young people with the opportunity to have their voices heard and work together with Pearson to help shape the future of education. The programme is designed to help Student Ambassadors develop their skills and actively prepare for their careers and futures.
Alison Kriel’s Top Tips
We’ve pulled together Alison’s top tips on how to promote diversity and inclusion in the classroom, which includes Anti–Racial Literacy, helpful resources and more.
Laila El–Metoui’s Top Tips
Discover Laila’s top tips for promoting LGBTIQA+ Inclusion in the classroom, which features a brief history of LGBTIQA+, a glossary of terms and more.
Who inspires you?
We asked Pearson colleagues and teachers to discuss their most influential diverse role models. The answers they gave were a continued celebration of diversity and shared experiences, revealing the importance and impact of actions, words, and connection.
Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in education
From discussion topics that impact a whole school or setting, to events based on specific roles and subjects, the series which ran in 2021, championed real inclusion and progressive conversation – equipping today’s teaching workforce with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive, long-lasting impact.
Pearson and The Black Curriculum in partnership
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.
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.
The Life of Dr Harold Moody
The Life of Dr Harold Moody, 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.
Diversity and inclusion: reporting bias
We are committed to fighting systemic racism and creating bias-free content that reflects the diversity of all learners.
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.
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.
Permission to Speak
To shine a light on the complete and often complicated history behind the growth of languages, we've partnered with leading language educators and leaders to address 'Diversifying the MFL curriculum' and to create a series that aims to illuminate the hidden stories of marginalised people and cultures.