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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

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05
Jun
Online
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Creative approaches to diversifying your curriculum

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12
May
Online
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Creating a Culture of LGBT+ Allyship

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23
Jun
Online
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Championing Women in the Workplace

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03
Jul
Online
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Inclusive Leadership

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28
Apr
Online
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The four stages of psychological safety

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01
May
Forum
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SENCO forum

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12
May
Forum
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Preparing for Pride Month

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21
May
Online
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BSA/IELA – Sexual Orientation and Gender Considerations in Boarding schools

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06
Jun
Online
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

SACPA/IELA – Neurodiversity and Safeguarding

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Latest Jobs

Posted on: 01-04-2025

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager – Collinson

Deadline: 24-04-2025
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Posted on: 14-04-2025

SENDCo – Nexus Education Schools Trust

Deadline: 24-04-2025
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Posted on: 23-04-2025

People Advisor (Renfrewshire Council)

Deadline: 24-04-2025
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Posted on: 01-04-2025

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Officer – Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust

Deadline: 27-04-2025
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Posted on: 07-04-2025

Diversity and Inclusion Support Officer – University of Reading

Deadline: 27-04-2025
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Posted on: 23-04-2025

Head of People and Development – NASUWT

Deadline: 30-04-2025
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Posted on: 14-04-2025

Head of Culture and Inclusion (Maternity Cover) – Premier League

Deadline: 30-04-2025
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Posted on: 14-04-2025

Senior Disability Business Partner – Business Disability Forum

Deadline: 04-05-2025
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Posted on: 23-04-2025

Senior Officer, Public Health, Inclusion and Awareness – Breast Cancer Now

Deadline: 06-05-2025
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Posted on: 14-04-2025

Senior Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator – St Helena Government

Deadline: 06-05-2025
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Posted: 23 Apr 2025

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion through health and care workforce partnership

Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the UK’s home care sector is of critical importance. As the demographic landscape becomes increasingly diverse, the care workforce must reflect this diversity to provide culturally competent and person-centred care.​ Key Points: Reflecting Diverse Communities: A diverse care workforce ensures that care providers can effectively meet the varied cultural, linguistic, and personal needs of service users, fostering trust and improving care outcomes.​ Enhancing...

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Posted: 23 Apr 2025

IELA blog: Lessons we must learn from the Stephen Lawrence case

Source of image: University of Liverpool website Every year on April 22nd, we mark Stephen Lawrence Day, the day Stephen was brutally murdered in a racist attack while waiting for a bus in South East London. Despite knowing who the perpetrators were, it took nearly 20 years for justice to be served. This catastrophic failure of the police and justice system to respond appropriately and charging Stephen’s killers highlighted the...

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

How to build a culture that empowers neurodivergent leaders

Source: How to build a culture that empowers neurodivergent leaders – Personnel Today With neurodivergent leaders often masking traits to fit conventional leadership models, businesses must shift focus to support and empower them—unlocking innovation, fostering inclusion, and redefining what effective leadership looks like. Click here to read more. 

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests

Source: A third of teachers reported pupil misogyny last week – survey – BBC News A BBC survey finds over a third of secondary teachers report recent misogynistic behaviour from pupils, with 40% feeling unprepared to respond—fueling concerns about the impact of online content and prompting calls for stronger parental and school guidance. Click here to read more.

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

The young converts leading Catholicism’s UK comeback

Source: The young converts leading Catholicism’s UK comeback | The Week UK A new YouGov survey reveals a “quiet revival” of Catholicism in Britain, with young adults—particularly men—driving a surge in conversions that now sees Catholics outnumber Anglicans by more than two to one among churchgoers aged 18 to 35. Click here to read more. 

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

Supporting parents with learning disabilities: A journey with a family social worker

Source: Supporting parents with learning disabilities: A journey with a family social worker – YouTube Family Rights Group launches new film to support parents with learning difficulties and disabilities working with child and family social workers. This much needed resource, created with and for parents with learning difficulties and disabilities, aims to help families understand what to expect when social workers become involved in their child’s life. The film focuses...

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

Sexual Abuse: Has Anyone Asked Young People? The Risks of Sensationalising Adolescence in…

Source: Sexual Abuse: Has Anyone Asked Young People? The Risks of Sensationalising Adolescence in Schools While the Netflix drama Adolescence sparks important conversations about youth violence, experts caution that its sensationalist portrayal risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes about teenage boys and must be paired with careful discussion, support, and—crucially—the inclusion of young people’s voices. Click here to read more. 

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

11 times trans and non-binary people made history and did truly incredible things…

Source: 11 times trans and non-binary people made history in the past year Trans Day of Visibility 2025 celebrates the resilience and achievements of trans and non-binary communities worldwide, highlighting milestones like Nikki Hiltz’s Olympic run, Nemo’s Eurovision win, and Sarah McBride becoming the first trans US congresswoman amid ongoing global challenges. Click here to read more. 

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

Hospice pupils ‘want to live life to the full’

Source: Hospice care: Children ‘want to live life to the full’ – BBC News Katie Simmons, a children’s rights and education practitioner at Ty Hafan hospice, provides personalised education to terminally ill children, ensuring they continue learning and living fully despite their prognosis. Click here to read more. 

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Posted: 16 Apr 2025

Summary of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s report on race, racism and…

Source: Race, racism and safeguarding children – “It’s silent” | NSPCC Learning The thematic review examines how race, racism, and racial bias impact the identification, understanding, and response to safeguarding needs among Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage children and families in England. It highlights gaps in acknowledging racism’s role in service responses, insufficient exploration of cultural influences on practices, neglect of unique risks faced by these children, and calls for...

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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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