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Disruption. Equity. Inclusion. 💪 Just before half term, Chatsworth Schools held our latest DEI day at Great Tew hosted by our Head of DEI, Joanna Leach in front of another packed house 🙌🏻 Chatsworth Schools was delighted to welcome DEI expert Penny Rabiger, PhD candidate with the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) at Leeds Beckett University, a coach on the Anti-Racist School Award (All Chatsworth Schools are working towards it) and content developer for CRED professional learning programmes. There was a thorough examination of some core elements of DEI and specifically anti-racism with some in-depth activities and reflections 👌🏻: 🔎 An overview of The Public Sector Equality Duty for Schools 🔎 Why race in particular & intersections with the other 8 characteristics 🔎 What is race? What is racism? 🔎 What might anti-racism look like? 🔎 Where does racism dwell - the six areas of the Anti-Racism School Award 🔎 Examples of ways of tackling racism and embedding anti-racist practice, and gathering evidence for the award One of the biggest takeaways was that if leaders, schools and school groups are serious about 'disrupting' education, it is impossible to achieve genuine disruption without ensuring every member of your community feels safe, accepted and that they belong 💜 As a global schools family we are totally committed to disrupting the norm in every aspect of education for the benefit of every child and staff member. We have an international platform to disrupt the way school groups approach DEI and we fully intend to be positive DEI disrupters in education through deliberate actions and the evolution of our bespoke Chatsworth Schools DEI Charter 🙌🏾 They are all our children. If we need to disrupt to make sure they all belong, then bring it on! #disrupters #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #globalschoolsfamily

Disruption. Equity. Inclusion. 💪 Just before half term, Chatsworth Schools held our latest DEI day at Great Tew hosted by our Head of DEI, Joanna Leach in front of another packed house 🙌🏻 Chatsworth Schools was delighted to welcome DEI expert Penny Rabiger, PhD candidate with the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) at Leeds Beckett University, a coach on the Anti-Racist School Award (All Chatsworth Schools are working towards it) and content developer for CRED professional learning programmes. There was a thorough examination of some core elements of DEI and specifically anti-racism with some in-depth activities and reflections 👌🏻: 🔎 An overview of The Public Sector Equality Duty for Schools 🔎 Why race in particular & intersections with the other 8 characteristics 🔎 What is race? What is racism? 🔎 What might anti-racism look like? 🔎 Where does racism dwell - the six areas of the Anti-Racism School Award 🔎 Examples of ways of tackling racism and embedding anti-racist practice, and gathering evidence for the award One of the biggest takeaways was that if leaders, schools and school groups are serious about 'disrupting' education, it is impossible to achieve genuine disruption without ensuring every member of your community feels safe, accepted and that they belong 💜 As a global schools family we are totally committed to disrupting the norm in every aspect of education for the benefit of every child and staff member. We have an international platform to disrupt the way school groups approach DEI and we fully intend to be positive DEI disrupters in education through deliberate actions and the evolution of our bespoke Chatsworth Schools DEI Charter 🙌🏾 They are all our children. If we need to disrupt to make sure they all belong, then bring it on! #disrupters #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #globalschoolsfamily

Disruption. Equity. Inclusion. 💪 Just before half term, Chatsworth Schools held our latest DEI day at Great Tew hosted by our Head of DEI, Joanna Leach in front of another packed house 🙌🏻 Chatsworth Schools was delighted to welcome DEI expert Penny Rabiger, PhD candidate with the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) at Leeds Beckett University, a coach on the Anti-Racist School Award (All Chatsworth Schools are working towards it) and content developer for CRED professional learning programmes. There was a thorough examination of some core elements of DEI and specifically anti-racism with some in-depth activities and reflections 👌🏻: 🔎 An overview of The Public Sector Equality Duty for Schools 🔎 Why race in particular & intersections with the other 8 characteristics 🔎 What is race? What is racism? 🔎 What might anti-racism look like? 🔎 Where does racism dwell - the six areas of the Anti-Racism School Award 🔎 Examples of ways of tackling racism and embedding anti-racist practice, and gathering evidence for the award One of the biggest takeaways was that if leaders, schools and school groups are serious about 'disrupting' education, it is impossible to achieve genuine disruption without ensuring every member of your community feels safe, accepted and that they belong 💜 As a global schools family we are totally committed to disrupting the norm in every aspect of education for the benefit of every child and staff member. We have an international platform to disrupt the way school groups approach DEI and we fully intend to be positive DEI disrupters in education through deliberate actions and the evolution of our bespoke Chatsworth Schools DEI Charter 🙌🏾 They are all our children. If we need to disrupt to make sure they all belong, then bring it on! #disrupters #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #globalschoolsfamily

Greg Baldwin sits down with James Francis, Sr. Account Manager & DEIB Director at BLI, to discuss the recent decision by the University of Michigan to cut its DEI program. What does this mean for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and beyond? https://lnkd.in/e-MMxfF8 💬 What’s your take? Do you think cutting DEI programs helps or harms progress toward a more inclusive society? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #DEI #HigherEducation #UniversityOfMichigan #DiversityMatters #Inclusion #EquityInAction #SocialImpact #ThoughtLeadership #BLIDiscussions

So grateful to Trustee Maedith Radelin for bravely confronting hate, harassment and racism head-on. The Waterloo Region District School Board is fortunate to have her leadership. It's not enough to simply recognize how racism and harm play out, we must also take courageous steps to face it. Recently, a negative narrative has emerged regarding the work of equity and inclusion. Misinformation has been used to sow doubt and concern. However, as Trustee Radlein notes, policies that address diversity, equity, and inclusion are necessary if we want to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Let's recognize that the work about equity, and inclusion is based on making schools safer for all children, and reject the idea that they are divisive. Instead, let's embrace the research and knowledge that informs them. Thank you again, Trustee Radelin, for your leadership. This is the type if leadership that public education benefits from at the Governance level. Read more about this issue here: https://lnkd.in/g9BufD7z

Creating Change, One School at a Time Last Friday, our Director and Founder, Lara Sengupta, had the honour of speaking at the Warrington Association of School and College Leaders residential training day. The session, “Challenging Unconscious Racism in Schools”, focused on empowering educators to: ✅ Understand how to become actively anti-racist educators ✅ Recognise and address unconscious biases ✅ Foster a zero-tolerance culture for racism and racial bias, using a trauma-informed approach It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate headteachers and education leaders dedicated to creating truly equitable environments for their pupils. At Every Future Foundation, we believe that achieving racial equity and racial justice starts with education. Our racial equity programmes equip young people and educators alike with the tools to lead with confidence, challenge systemic racism, and become “the change they want to see in the world.” Together, we can eradicate racism in British education and beyond, building a future where equity and justice are the norm. 💬 #RacialEquity #Leadership #AntiRacism #InclusiveEducation #EveryFutureFoundation

✨ On this special Latin American Mother’s Day, let’s recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our K–12 schools. 📚 🌎 Impact of DEI on Student Belonging: When students feel seen, heard, and valued, they thrive academically and emotionally. 🌟 🚀 DEI and Student Success: A focus on DEI isn’t just an initiative; it’s a mindset. It’s about creating equitable learning environments where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. 🌈 🤝 Disparities in Perceptions: Let’s bridge gaps among teachers, students, families, and stakeholders. Together, we can build a more inclusive educational landscape. 🌟 #InclusionMatters #EducationForAll #LatinAmericanMothersDay

I am excited to announce the expansion of our "Empowering Change: Lesson Plans for Racial Equality" series, now available for Preschool through 8th grade. These lesson plans are designed to provide educators with essential tools to foster racial equity and inclusion at every educational level. The expanded series offers comprehensive, age-appropriate content aimed at inspiring and guiding students toward greater understanding and empathy. Why This Matters: • Addresses racial equity education from an early age through middle school. • Empowers educators with structured, thoughtful lesson plans. • Promotes diversity and inclusion in classrooms nationwide. We believe these materials will help enrich your curriculum and create lasting, positive change in the learning environment. To learn more about the expanded lesson plans or to get your copy, click here to visit our website - https://lnkd.in/ezd-EHCX

At Every Future Foundation, we are more than just advocates for change – we are catalysts for a future where racial equality isn't just a goal, but a lived reality for everyone. Our work is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education. By equipping young people and educators with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to tackle racial inequality, we empower them to become the leaders and changemakers our world desperately needs. ✊🏾 We recognise that for true progress, we must dismantle the barriers of racism that have persisted for centuries. Together, we can create a future where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and opportunity – regardless of their race. Let’s continue working towards a world of justice, equity, and equality for all. 🌍 If you share this vision and believe in the power of education to create lasting change, get in touch with us to bring our workshops to your school or organisation. Together, we can make a difference. 💪🏽 #RacialEquity #RacialJustice #BeTheChange #EveryFutureFoundation #EducationForAll 4o mini

"My mum says that it's people like you that are taking our jobs".... 🤦🏿♀️ 🤦🏿♀️ 🤦🏿♀️ 🤦🏿♀️ 🤦🏿♀️ That is a REAL quote, from a young person in one of the schools that I support. The young person is not a secondary aged pupil but a primary school pupil. Yep. 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 This is not the first time that I have been aware of this type of viewpoint being expressed, and it won't be the last. Just because the comment is not accompanied by some physical altercation to highlight their view, doesn't lessen its impact. This is the use of derogatory and non-inclusive language in schools, in the UK, today. School leaders - do you recognise that this statement and similar could be the beginning of something potentially highly problematic? As schools begin their half term break or are returning back after half term, it's worth reflecting on the temperature check of YOUR school. 🤨 Do you know how your parents think about diversity, equity and inclusion? 🤨 Have you given your parents an opportunity to share their thoughts about the diversity, equity and inclusion work that you are doing? 🤨 When are your younger pupils able to speak out their understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion? If you're not sure on any of these points, and you want to ensure that your school doesn't unwittingly enable pupils to be biased, bigoted and not able to hear other viewpoints - get in touch. The link to book a call is in the comments. Remember, we have just lived through a summer where young people as young as 12 were involved in the race riots and a MP's wife has gone to jail for their involvement. It is never too early to speak out #race and #inclusion to challenge the opening line of my post. #DerogatoryAndNonInclusiveLanguage #DiversityEquityInclusion #SchoolLeaders #Bias #ParentalViews #Race