Across the UK, the presence of police officers in schools has become a point of significant debate. Many authorities introduced school-based officers to improve safety and community engagement. Yet, increasing evidence shows these arrangements often appear in areas with ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged populations, raising concerns about disproportionate policing and unintended harm to students. […]
Menopause is a natural biological stage that marks the end of menstruation, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can begin earlier (perimenopause) or be brought on by surgery or medical conditions. It is driven by changes in hormone levels, primarily oestrogen and progesterone, and can bring a wide range of
Menopause Matters: The Untold Stories of Black and Ethnically Diverse Women Read More »
Foreword Institutional racism is not a relic of the past; it remains embedded in the structures, systems, and cultures of today. One of the clearest indicators is the continued underrepresentation of ethnically diverse people in senior leadership across organisations and public services. This absence is not accidental; it is the product of historical and structural
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On 9 August 2025, The Irish News revealed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has ordered Chief Inspector Andy George, President of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), to return to duty on 1 October 2025. The timing is more than curious – it’s deeply concerning: From the Alliance for Police Accountability’s (APA)
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With headlines claiming, “The Death of DEI” or “The Downfall of Diversity”, it’s time to pause, reflect, and rethink how we embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into everyday practice, sustainably and effectively. The backlash against EDI isn’t new. Recently, it has become louder and more targeted, with terms like “DEI hires” used to undermine
How Can EDI Still Work? 3 Strategies to Pivot Forward Read More »
I saw this article on Linkedin today and had to write a blog about this: “Twenty years ago, I became the first Black woman to anchor a primetime UK current affairs show. Not because I was “included.” Because I was undeniable. But I didn’t stay. Not because I lacked talent or capability, but because the
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5 Things Every Manager Gets Wrong About EDI (and what to do instead) Practical, UK-specific steps to move from performative to embedded inclusion Institutional racism, bias, and exclusion aren’t problems of the past; they’re still present in UK workplaces today. Too many organisations treat EDI as a tick-box exercise rather than a cultural shift. Here
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I help UK organisations move from performative inclusion to meaningful change. My approach is plain-English, lawful, and actionable. The Equality Act 2010 sets out clear responsibilities for employers: It also makes employers vicariously liable for unlawful acts committed by their staff in the course of employment unless they can show they took all reasonable steps
As I approach my 70th birthday, I reflect on a question I have been asked countless times in my life: “Where are you from?” On the surface, it might seem like small talk. But for someone like me – a dark-skinned British woman who has lived in the UK for 64 of my 70 years
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What is National Inclusion Week? National Inclusion Week (NIW) is an annual UK-wide event launched in 2013 to celebrate inclusion and inspire meaningful, sustained action in workplaces. It provides an opportunity for organisations to reflect, learn, and commit to making inclusion a core part of their culture and everyday practice. In 2025, NIW will take
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