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Perspectives on diversity

Personal and unfiltered, our Diversity Defined series shines a light on the perspectives of educators and experts from across the sector, exploring what diversity in education means and how it can be realised.

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The letter D

is for disability

Zoe Mather, Education Officer at nasen shares tips on how we can celebrate all differences as an opportunity to learn.  

The letter I

is for identity

Holly Green, Schools & Colleges Programmes Manager at Stonewall shares tips on creating an environment where difference is celebrated.

The letter V

is for Varying needs

Marie Beale, Deputy Headteacher at Whitefield Primary School, shares tips on how to build care, connection and confidence in schools. 

The letter E

is for Equity

Alan Palmer, Co-Director at LGBTed speaks about how equity is not equality, it’s enabling students to be their whole selves.

The letter R

is for Representation

Joy Mbakwe, Head of English at LilianBaylis Technology School, speaks about how all lives matter equally.

The letter S

is for Stereotypes

Alison Kriel, Founder of Above & Beyond Education, shares tips on building unity within the school community.

The letter I

is for Inclusion

Suha Yassin, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Pearson, speaks about how all students are part of the school community, every learner matters equally

The letter T

is for Teaching

Laura Swiszczowski, Head of Programme Diversity & Inclusion at Teach First, speaks about pupils want to see themselves reflected by those that lead and educate them.

The letter Y

is for Youth

YMCA George Williams College speaks about understanding and developing socio-emotional skills.