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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.

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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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Dyslexia, working memory and processing difficulties

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Fostering a culture of belonging for your employees

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Gender questioning children and boarding

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Jan
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A whole-school approach to diversifying your curriculum

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EDI Roundtable

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Supporting boys to thrive

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The intersection between mental health, wellbeing and inclusion

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Understanding the manosphere

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11
May
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Community and belonging: supporting all faiths and none

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Creating a culture of LGBT+ allyship

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Latest Jobs

Posted on: 18-11-2025

Director of Inclusion (Harrow International School – Dubai)

Deadline: 31-12-2025
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Posted on: 12-12-2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead – Mayor of London

Deadline: 31-12-2025
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Posted on: 12-12-2025

Head of Education Inclusion – Southwark Council

Deadline: 04-01-2026
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Posted on: 09-12-2025

SENCO (The Forest Academy)

Deadline: 05-01-2026
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Posted on: 09-12-2025

Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) (Plume, Maldon’s Community Academy)

Deadline: 12-01-2026
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Posted on: 19-12-2025

SEND Practitioner (Prior Park College)

Deadline: 12-01-2026
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Posted on: 12-12-2025

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Lead – Sevenoaks School

Deadline: 14-01-2026
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Posted on: 19-12-2025

Student Disability & Wellbeing Officer (LCCA)

Deadline: 15-01-2026
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Posted on: 19-12-2025

Deputy Headteacher – Pastoral (Boundary Oak School)

Deadline: 19-01-2026
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Posted on: 13-05-2025

Bank Lecturer – Care, Health and Sport (West Lothian College)

Deadline: 19-04-2026
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Posted: 9 Dec 2025

Human Rights Day-10th December

December 10th marks Human Rights Day and commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948. This landmark document set out, for the first time, fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person, everywhere, regardless of race, gender, religion, or background. It established principles such as the right to life, freedom of expression, education, and equality before the law, forming the foundation...

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Posted: 4 Dec 2025

New national EDI certificate launches to strengthen inclusive practice

“Schools need practical tools to remove hidden barriers to learning” New national EDI certificate launches to strengthen inclusive practice A new training partnership between the Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association (IELA) and the University of Derby has been launched to equip schools with the skills and confidence to support inclusivity within the classroom to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging. Launching on Friday January 16, the accredited certificate...

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Posted: 26 Nov 2025

Blog: Understanding Chronic Illness in Schools

Every September, Pain Awareness Month invites us to reflect on what it means to live with chronic pain a condition that affects millions globally but often remains invisible. As we move into November National Diabetes Awareness Month, shines a light on one of the most common long-term conditions in both adults and children. These awareness months remind us that many children, young people, and adults live with conditions like Crohn’s...

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Posted: 21 Nov 2025

IELA appoints Honorary President, Dame Sara Khan 

The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association (IELA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dame Sara Khan DBE as its new Honorary President.   Widely recognised as one of the UK’s foremost independent authorities on extremism, social cohesion, and democratic resilience, Dame Sara brings unparalleled expertise to the role, alongside a lifelong commitment to advancing inclusive, cohesive, and resilient societies.  Dame Sara served as the UK’s first Counter-Extremism Commissioner (2018–2021) and later as the...

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Posted: 30 Oct 2025

Faith in the workplace

Source: Faith in the workplace – Diversity and Inclusion Leaders – Accelerating workplace inclusion These are especially challenging times for many minoritised groups, with public negativity increasingly directed at people who hold religious beliefs or are perceived to. Often felt to be an overlooked aspect of EDI, now is the time for employers to ensure that their workplaces are safe and supportive spaces for workers who follow a faith. Avoiding...

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Posted: 30 Oct 2025

Human rights groups urged to ‘unite more than ever’ in efforts to end…

Source: Human rights groups urged to ‘unite more than ever’ in efforts to end racism | UN News Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva during an interactive dialogue with country representatives. “Every year, events captured in news headlines and in the lived experiences of people of African descent tragically confirm that even at this stage of...

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Posted: 30 Oct 2025

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has failed to address concerns surrounding black children’s experience…

Source: Trump demanded trans issues be excluded from sex education. 11 states complied | Trump administration | The Guardian At least 11 states and two territories are capitulating to a recent demand from the Trump administration to strip references to gender identity and the existence of transgender and non-binary people from a federal sex education program, officials confirmed to the Guardian. The administration set a Monday deadline to remove the references or risk losing...

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Posted: 30 Oct 2025

Phillipson not addressing issues facing black children in education, Abbott says

Source: Phillipson not addressing issues facing black children in education, Abbott says | The Independent Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has failed to address concerns surrounding black children’s experience of education, Diane Abbott has said. The MP said “colour blindness” when it comes to education is “rampant”, with ministers preferring to focus on the disadvantages faced by white working-class pupils. During a debate on Black History Month, she urged the Government to prevent millions of black and...

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Posted: 30 Oct 2025

300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism

Source: 300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism after undercover investigation – BBC News More than 300 people have contacted the BBC with allegations of racism, corruption and bullying of victims by police after a Panorama undercover investigation. The secret filming over seven months revealed evidence of racism, misogyny and officers revelling in the use of force at one of London’s busiest police stations. One of the main...

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Posted: 30 Oct 2025

From Black History Month to Everyday Practice

In this blog, we hear from Yasmina Koné, Deputy Lead at Hemisphere Education, on how schools can turn the momentum of Black History Month into everyday practice. Each year, Black History Month offers an important moment to celebrate the achievements, creativity and contributions of Black people in the UK. This is particularly important at a time when conversations about belonging and identity are increasingly divided. It’s a reminder of the...

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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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