This note is for anyone who sits on school Finance Committees or holds the role of Finance or Data Link Governor/Trustee and has been asked to look more closely at school finances. Other governors don’t need to use the benchmarking website themselves, but this explains how to use it, and how it helps us ask […]
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Why Ethnic Diversity in School Governance Matters Across the UK, the school population is becoming more ethnically diverse every year, yet the people who govern our schools do not reflect this reality. Children from ethnically diverse backgrounds now make up a significant proportion of pupils in England, but that diversity is not matched in the
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Over the past month, important changes have taken place across government, policing and the justice system that affect domestic abuse victims and survivors (DAV). These developments signal a growing recognition that survivors must be treated with dignity, fairness and equality and that systems must change to prevent further harm. This update brings together key reforms
Flexible working and workplace adjustments aren’t just HR policies, they’re powerful tools for creating equitable opportunities, reducing barriers and unlocking potential for people with a range of disabilities, including neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more. What Is Flexible Working? Flexible working means making changes to when, where and how work is
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I volunteer across a range of panels/boards and as a school governor because I believe in justice, equality and collective responsibility. I give my time, my expertise and my lived experience freely. Organisations value my skills, my knowledge and my professionalism. But too often, they fail to see me. These are not footnotes. They are
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They say, “I don’t see colour,” with kindness in their tone,But words can hide meanings we’ve never fully known.To not see the colour is to not see the fight,The stories, the struggles, the strength and the light. Race is an identity, lived every day,Shaped by culture and history along the way.When colour is blurred and
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Inclusive events don’t happen by accident they are designed with access in mind. Whether you’re organising a meeting, training session, conference or community event, Deaf awareness is a vital part of equality and inclusion. Making events Deaf aware ensures that deaf people and people with hearing loss can fully participate, contribute and engage not as
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What is changing, why it matters, and who it affects From 1 January 2027, the government plans to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years to six months. This is one of the most significant changes to employment law in recent years and will affect how organisations recruit, manage, support, and
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The government’s Employment Rights Bill is on track to become law before Christmas, marking what ministers have described as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. After months of political debate, the legislation completed its final stage in Parliament this week when Conservative peer Andrew Sharpe withdrew his final amendment in the House
Recent news stories about Nigel Farage’s racist behaviour in his youth have prompted a familiar public response. Some rush to minimise it: “It was a different time.” “He was young.” “People are too offended now.” These reactions miss the point entirely. Racism is not something people are born with. It is learned. It is absorbed
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