Research over many years has consistently shown that teachers and leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds are under-represented in the teaching profession.
Yet ensuring there are equal opportunities for people to enter the teaching profession, and progress within it, is vital for ensuring the profession is representative of society.
Diversity at every level of the school workforce is valuable for pupils, teachers and for society, fostering social cohesion and ensuring pupils have an environment that is inclusive, has diverse role models and enables them to thrive.
Extensive qualitative research has highlighted the barriers faced by ethnic minority teachers in entering, staying in and progressing within the profession.
