Creating Gender – Sensitive Schools: A Path to Equity
Gender equality is a fundamental human right, and schools play a crucial role in shaping attitudes, behaviours, and opportunities. To achieve true gender equity, educational…
Category: School>Diversity
Heads Up Think Piece: Diversity – Can we have a look at it?
Written for Heads Up by Paula Tankard. Diversity is often referred to in terms of ‘people who look different’. However, not all diversity is visible.…
…is an equal opportunity employer.
Hands up if you’ve ever seen this as a strap line for a company?! Have you ever thought how any organisation would substantiate this claim?!
8 tips for building an LGBTQ inclusive school
Positive environments are important to help all youth thrive. However, the health needs of LGBTQ youth can differ from their heterosexual peers.
But I’m not black
Teaching Black History can be tricky for both new and experienced teachers. Here are some frank do’s and don’ts from a Black British mentor who…
Challenging gender stereotypes in the classroom
Gender stereotyping, in my opinion, is best addressed through example. Nothing speaks louder and clearer to children and young people than what they hear, see…
Do you know who your most vulnerable students are?
There are particular groups of children we all need to be mindful of, children who are particularly vulnerable due to their needs and circumstances at…
5 ways to stop racial discrimination in the classroom
Despite consistent efforts, the noxious symptoms of racism continue to be rife in schools with no cure in sight.
Making pride an everyday practice
A month of Pride kicked off in June 2019 and kick-started the celebration of LGBTQ rights and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It…
