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April 2025
Virgin Atlantic’s ‘A Rainbow in the Clouds’ campaign flies in the face of DEI oppression
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new advertising campaign featuring vivid “rainbow clouds” to celebrate diversity and inclusion. This initiative aligns with the airline’s ongoing efforts to promote LGBTQ+ representation, including…
Welsh pupils taught about diversity from Chris Packham interview
The Welsh GCSE English curriculum has been updated to include a broader range of texts that reflect modern and inclusive perspectives. This change follows the removal of classic American novels…
All teachers should have anti-racism training, says NAHT
The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) is advocating for mandatory anti-racism training for all school staff in England, proposing its inclusion in the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)…
Eight new equality laws in the pipeline
The UK government has initiated a consultation to explore reforms in eight key areas of equality law: Expanding Equal Pay to Race and Disability Including Outsourced Workers in Equal Pay…
Female mechanics take the wheel: ‘I was sick of paying old, grumpy men to fix it’
This Guardian article discusses the increasing involvement of women in the automotive repair industry in Australia. It highlights initiatives like Women on Wheels, which offers free car maintenance workshops to…
Why DEI matters: boosting wellbeing in workplaces
As workplaces become more diverse, adapting organisational structures to be more inclusive and equitable is crucial for fostering a supportive environment. This article advocates for regular collection and analysis of…
Supporting Autistic Students with Emotional Regulation: Using the Zones of Regulation in School
Emotional self-regulation is a key skill for all students, and it’s important to remember that everyone experiences and processes emotions differently. This is especially true for autistic students, whose emotional…
TPR develops action plan to tackle diversity pay gap
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has introduced an action plan to address pay disparities within its organization, focusing on ethnicity and sexual orientation pay gaps, which remain above 10%. In its…
Swim England publishes new Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Swim England has unveiled a new Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) aimed at enhancing accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity within aquatic sports. This initiative underscores Swim England’s dedication to fostering…