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Welsh pupils taught about diversity from Chris Packham interview

14th April 2025

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

11th April 2025

​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

9th April 2025

​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’

7th April 2025

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

7th April 2025

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…

TPR develops action plan to tackle diversity pay gap

1st April 2025

​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

1st April 2025

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…

Museum charities add young trustees to boards to encourage age diversity

24th March 2025

Several museum charities, including Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and New Forest Heritage Centre, have participated in a year-long initiative led by Kids in Museums to incorporate young individuals into their trustee…

US tech giant backs UK diversity scheme despite Trump DEI drama

24th March 2025

Despite a trend among some major U.S. companies to reduce their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to political and legal pressures, IBM has reinforced its commitment to promoting…

The rising job market for women: A lesson for disability inclusion

17th March 2025

The article “The Rising Job Market for Women: A Lesson for Disability Inclusion” discusses the significant increase in employment opportunities for women in India and suggests that similar strategies could…

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