In 2020, it was found that children from disadvantaged communities are twice as likely as their advantaged peers to feel they don’t belong and four times more likely to face formal exclusion, according to a report by the National Education Union. The research also found that a lack of inclusion in schools can lower student motivation, lead to poor staff wellbeing and create negative long-term social outcomes. Whilst schools are beginning to make progress, incidents of discriminatory behaviour continue to arise, including the case of ‘Child Q’ in 2022. Schools must therefore act now to prioritise creating inclusive and equitable learning environments to ensure pupils of all backgrounds can thrive and achieve their full potential.

• 1 in 3 teaching staff think that the diversity of pupils is not reflected in education provided in UK schools, according to a 2020 Pearson survey
• 95% of young Black people report that they have heard and witnessed the use of racist language at school, according to a 2020 YMCA report
• LGBTQ+ school pupils are twice as likely to have been bullied, a 2021 research report by charity Just Like Us has found.

Join us at this one day online conference to hear the latest updates from leading experts on national strategies for improving educational outcomes for marginalised groups. Learn from a series of best practice case studies covering a range of topics, including developing a diversity and inclusion strategy, tackling discrimination and diversifying the curriculum. Gain the opportunity to network with senior colleagues from across the sector and discuss innovative solutions to common challenges.

Why attend:
• Hear the latest trends and updates on diversity and inclusion in schools from leading experts
• Engage with a series of best practice case studies on whole-school approaches to diversity and inclusion
• Network with speakers and senior colleagues from across the education sector
• CPD (gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota).