Equality & Diversity

The latest news and advice on equality and diversity in the classroom and the workforce. Find tips for inclusive practice and guidance on equal pay and conditions

Wednesday

29th Jan 2025

Attainment gaps and child poverty: what does JRF report find in Scotland?
There are big gaps in attainment in Scotland – and wider concerns about child poverty – but analysis by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation also finds some encouraging signs
Plastic toy children running up steps of books

Tuesday

28th Jan 2025

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging: 6 key tips for school leaders
Diversifying curricula and recruitment will only work if all school staff feel they belong, says Hannah Wilson, before an event for educators in Scotland next week
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging: 6 key tips for school leaders

Friday

24th Jan 2025

The shocking rise of racism in primary schools
Data on suspensions in primary reveals a huge increase in those issued for racist abuse – a problem that sector leaders fear is only getting worse
The shocking rise of racism in primary schools

Wednesday

15th Jan 2025

Could class sizes make a return to the spotlight in Scotland?
First minister John Swinney has said that all children – not just those in advantaged communities – should benefit from ‘smaller class sizes’. But how serious is he?
Could class sizes make a return to the spotlight in Scotland?

Tuesday

14th Jan 2025

Disadvantage gap: 9 things DfE told MPs
Early years premium to be continually reviewed, schools being chased on missing pupil premium plans, and seven other things officials said in Parliament
Disadvantage gap: 9 things DfE told MPs
How to help learners connect with complex histories
It is important to empower pupils to explore history through personal narratives, while also enhancing their critical thinking, empathy and communication skills, says Nuzhat Uthmani
Eighties tapes

Thursday

28th Nov 2024

Let’s be careful how we discuss social mobility
Achieving academic success in isolation can leave some young people struggling to fully integrate once they ‘climb the ladder’, says Nicole McCartney
Social mobility ladder

Wednesday

20th Nov 2024

Social media in schools: the pros and cons in a changing landscape
With many schools reassessing their use of social media platforms, Nuzhat Uthmani weighs up the benefits and the potential challenges of having an online presence
Teenages on mobile phones

Tuesday

19th Nov 2024

The case for universal free school meals
The lunch hour is the only part of the school day that is means-tested. It shouldn’t be that way, argues Kate Anstey of Child Poverty Action Group
Free school meals

Friday

15th Nov 2024

Use CfE review to ‘embed anti-racist education into every stage’
Anti-racist education should not be ‘a bolt-on’ – it should be ‘presented repeatedly with deepening complexity’ as pupils progress through school
Black and white piano keys

Wednesday

13th Nov 2024

How to diversify your English curriculum
A head of English at an international school explains why his setting reviewed the texts taught there – and how it was done
How to diversify your English curriculum

Friday

8th Nov 2024

Many students ‘locked out’ of Stem pathways, report finds
School leaders should devise programmes to ensure underrepresented students can see a way into Stem careers, say EPI and CfEY
Many pupils ‘locked out’ of Stem, finds report from EPI and CfEY