Equality champions and curriculum leads - a new Advanced Training Package on EDI and British Values

A key message from inspections: Fully integrating and promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and British values in teaching and learning is an essential, integral and central feature of outstanding practice. It engages learners, enriches learning and provides a wide, rich set of experiences, thoroughly preparing learners for life in Britain’s complex multicultural society. I have developed a new training package that provides intensive, in-depth training for equality champions and curriculum leads. It develops their knowledge, expertise, skills and confidence to equip them to act as a source of advice and expertise, and to drive forward best practice and become effective change agents in your organisation.

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EDI, British values and curriculum leadership

Curriculum leads are much more involved in inspection under the 2019 framework. Outstanding curriculum leads can fluently articulate intent for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and British values. They can clearly explain how intent is implemented in their area. Are your curriculum leads prepared?

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Changes to the way Ofsted inspects and reports

The new Ofsted inspection framework came into force on the 1 September. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and British Values continues to feature highly, permeating all four key judgements. Fully integrating and promoting EDI and British values is therefore an essential part of your journey to outstanding and beyond – to be the ‘best of the best’. Are you ready?

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The new 2019 inspection framework and E&D and British values.

The new inspection framework has been published. What are the implications for Equality, Diversity (E&D) and British values (BV)? What are the consequences for integrating E&D and BV in the new Quality of Education judgement? What evidence do you have that you are offering a curriculum that is broad, rich and deep? The inclusion of ‘character development’ is a significant step – what are the practical implications for providers? How have you evaluated the range, quality and take-up of extra-curriculum activities that are offered? What if you have reduced enrichment and tutorial activities and opportunities in comparison to the past? Do tutors have the knowledge and confidence to discuss sensitive topics? Do they take advantage of what is going on in the world? How have you evaluated the quality of debate and discussions that take place with learners? How are you nurturing the principles of equality and diversity to create and maintain a positive and respectful ethos and culture? Do you have a ‘hierarchy’ where, for example, where some aspects of bullying or prejudiced and discriminatory behavior are tackled more effectively than others? What training and CPD activities do you need to develop to ensure sufficient staff skills, knowledge and expertise? Has the bar been raised by the new inspection framework?

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Is your promotion of British values outstanding?

Many providers have good practice in promoting British values. But do you have what it takes to be outstanding? How does your practice compare with the ‘best of the best’? What common issues do Inspectors continue to identify?

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