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IELA

Welcome to IELA, The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association. We champion equity, diversity and inclusion and highlight the benefits of inclusive organisations.

We offer advice and guidance, the latest information and news and support with policies and compliance. IELA supports excellence in equity and inclusion work and actively advocates for change through training, resources, networking, consultancy work and much more.

Membership

IELA represents all educational settings, including schools, colleges and universities, charities, organisations, corporate companies and businesses in the UK and world-wide. We invite all to access our services and show their commitment to EDI by becoming a member.

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CPD & Events

IELA provides regular opportunities for members to develop their knowledge and understanding and to support commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with forums, seminars, webinars, accredited training courses, conferences and more. We cover a range of necessary and relevant topics to enable progression within EDI.

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Advice & Guidance

IELA provides advice and guidance services to all of our members on their EDI journey. We deliver support on key issues surrounding Equity, Diversity and inclusion. From looking at government legislation with an EDI lens to supporting you on an individual basis with queries and questions. We support you with tools and strategies to make the best choices with EDI at heart.

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May

Accredited Training

10:00 AM - 4:15 PM

BSA Certificate in Professional Practice – Inclusion Lead Training

Jan

Webinar

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fostering a culture of belonging

Feb

Webinar

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Importance of Thought Leadership in Inclusion Work

May

Webinar

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Creating a Culture of LGBT+ Allyship

Jun

Webinar

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Championing Women in the Workplace

Jul

Webinar

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Inclusive Leadership

Nov

Conference

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

BSA & IELA Conference – Exploring identity and intersectionality

Dec

Seminar

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Mitigating unconscious bias

Jan

Seminar

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Equity through a legal lens: The Equality Act in Practice

Apr

Seminar

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The four stages of psychological safety

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Posted: 20 Nov 2024

IELA Podcast: Episode 1 Reclaiming Narratives

Welcome to the very first mini podcast series by the Inclusion, Equity and Leadership Association, also known as (IELA). This series is called The IELA Exchange: Conversations about Inclusion. Episode 1 is all about around some reflections on the recent Black History theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. Listen as we have an insightful conversation about what reclaiming the narratives means to us. Find out how we honour our heroes, embrace our stories...

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Posted: 15 Nov 2024

IELA Blog: Islamophobia Awareness Month

Author: Amjad Ali Islamophobia is a word that has gained limited prominence in recent years, as a result there is still a concerning lack of understanding surrounding it. Defined as prejudice, fear, or hatred toward Islam and Muslims, Islamophobia is not just an individual bias—it is a structural and societal issue that affects the lives of millions globally. Each November, Islamophobia Awareness Month seeks to highlight these challenges, foster understanding,...

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

Mental Health Awareness: The Mark of a Modern Workplace

Source: (1) Mental Health Awareness: The Mark of a Modern Workplace | LinkedIn October 10, 2024 “Open conversations about mental health can light up the darkest corners of the workplace.” —Unknown According to Mental Health America, in 2022, 81% of workers reported that workplace stress affected their mental health, up from 78% in 2021. Even more concerning, 73% of workers said this stress impacted their relationships with family, friends, or...

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion: The way forward

Source: (1) Diversity, equity and inclusion: The way forward | LinkedIn October 15, 2024 Diversity, equity and inclusion continues to be super critical throughout 2022, in which the new strain variants, continuation of remote working, the great resignation, business uncertainties and varying pace of return to normal will be prevalent. Read on to know the way forward for DE&I. The incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace has...

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

Embrace equity: It’s time to foster a culture of belonging at work!

Source: Embrace equity: It’s time to foster a culture of belonging at work! | LinkedIn October 30, 2024 As DEIB has risen to the top of executive agendas, leaders today acknowledge that it is more than a trend or HR issue and has become a ‘must-have’ in today’s company culture expectations and sustainable business strategy to thrive and succeed in the future of work and win the war for talent....

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

Revealed: How Ofsted will develop plans to inspect inclusion

Source: Ofsted reveals how research will help it inspect inclusion Ofsted has provided further details on how it will draw up plans to assess whether schools are inclusive in new inspections. The inspectorate has pledged to introduce a new “criterion” for inclusion in the inspection report cards set to be rolled out for schools from September next year. The tricky issue of how inclusivity will be measured is due to...

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

How Black women are navigating the path to equal pay through negotiation

Source: How Black women are navigating the path to equal pay through negotiation Despite leading in education, Black women battle a 63-cent wage gap compared to white men By Amari Apple Oct 30, 2024: 11:12 am The intersection of race and gender creates unique challenges for Black women in workplace compensation, despite their standing as one of America’s most educated demographics. National Women’s Law Center data reveals a stark reality: Black women...

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

Employers overlook millions due to hiring ageism

Source: Employers overlook millions for new jobs due to hiring ageism by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 8 Oct 2024 Employers are failing to consider millions of people for new jobs due to ageism in the recruitment process, with 57 being the average age candidates are believed to be “too old” for the role. Totaljobs, which carried out the research, highlighted that this represents 4.2 million people and could mean £138bn is lost in economic...

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

The Confidence Crisis: How Sexism and Societal Pressures Are Impacting Girls in the…

Source: The Confidence Crisis: How Sexism and Societal Pressures Are Impacting Girls in the UK | Charity Today News SEXISM, misogyny, concerns around safety and loneliness are fuelling the confidence crisis facing girls in the UK, according to Girlguiding’s latest Girls’ Attitudes Survey. Girlguiding’s annual Girls’ Attitudes Survey, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, provides insight into how girls feel about their everyday lives and the issues they care about....

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Posted: 31 Oct 2024

Why are businesses still struggling to stamp out racism?

Source: Why are businesses still struggling to stamp out racism? by David Liddle 16 October 2024 With prejudice and discrimination still frequently seen in large organisations such as the Met Police and the NHS, it’s time to take a different approach, argues David Liddle The issue of racism and discrimination at work is never far from the headlines. Recent news reports suggest that, despite efforts to tackle it, prejudice and...

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IELA represents all educational settings, including independent and state schools, colleges and universities, charities, organisations, corporate companies and businesses in the UK and world-wide.

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