Platform: Zoom (online) – seminar

Audience:

• EDI leaders
• Managers
• HR specialists
• SLT
• Anyone with an interest and passion for inclusion

Course outline

Recruitment in a variety of sectors has been criticised over the years for its lack of inclusion and diversity. Some organisations have tried and failed due to only focusing on certain aspects of the recruitment process. This valuable webinar will highlight areas such as attraction, application, recruitment and retention. It will discuss the importance of genuinely holding inclusion at the heart of each step. It will provide a long term overview of how to ensure diverse talent feel valued by identifying what is needed to create a safe space where people who are in the minority want to work.

Training topics will include:

• Session 1: Practical ideas to support inclusive recruitment
  • How to make the necessary changes to your recruitment process
• Session 2: How ethos links to recruitment
  • Working with genuine intention to ensure company values celebrate diverse talent
  • Provide an understanding of the benefits of long-term diverse talent within your team,

Learning outcomes:

• Develop a clear understanding what the inclusive recruitment process looks like.
• Identifying the power of ethos and values in inclusive recruitment
• Knowledge of the many benefits of inclusive recruitment

Cost 

• IELA Member Rate: £135
• Non-member Rate: £270

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Speaker:

Gaelle Sullivan, Director of Research, Inclusion and IELA

Gaelle is Director of Research, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.

Rebekah Hayward, Research and Inclusion Officer

Rebekah is Research and Inclusion Officer and joined the BSA in April 2023. She is a qualified Primary School Teacher and holds a Masters in Education: International Development and Social Justice. She is the Co-Founder of ‘Increasing Black Representation’ a mentoring scheme for students and sits on the Diversity Board for the Health Tech company Medito. In her previous roles Rebekah has worked in Ed Tech analysing research and creating diverse curriculum content for schools. She has also worked with IESE reviewing literature and resources to ensure they promote equity, diversity and inclusion.