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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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Sep

Webinar

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cultural competence

May

Accredited Training

10:00 AM - 4:15 PM

BSA Certificate in Professional Practice – Inclusion Lead Training

Oct

Forum

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Black History Month

Oct

Webinar

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Understanding intersectionality and race

Nov

Webinar

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Supporting neurodivergence in your setting

Jan

Webinar

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fostering a culture of belonging

Feb

Webinar

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Importance of Thought Leadership in Inclusion Work

May

Webinar

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Creating a Culture of LGBT+ Allyship

Jun

Webinar

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Championing Women in the Workplace

Jul

Webinar

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Inclusive Leadership

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Disparity in Pay and Designation Based on Gender

Source: (3) Disparity in Pay and Designation Based on Gender | LinkedIn May 31, 2024 Despite significant strides towards gender equality over the past decades, disparities in pay and job designation based on gender remain pervasive issues in the workplace. These disparities undermine efforts to create a fair and equitable society and have significant economic consequences. This article explores the extent of gender-based pay and designation disparities, their underlying causes,...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Why Motivation and Inclusion Are Inseparable in Developing Workplace Culture

Source: (2) Why Motivation and Inclusion Are Inseparable in Developing Workplace Culture | LinkedIn July 12, 2024 Creating a thriving workplace culture requires both motivation and inclusion, two essential elements that go hand in hand. Let me share a bit of my story to illustrate why these components are so closely linked and crucial for organizational success. My Journey: Overcoming Adversity Through Inclusion and Motivation In 2014, I was diagnosed...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Advancing Gender Equality: The Imperative of Including Gender Audits in Change Management

Source: (2) Advancing Gender Equality: The Imperative of Including Gender Audits in Change Management | LinkedIn July 11, 2024 As a queer cisgender woman with 30 years of experience in the public, non-profit, and humanitarian sectors, including spearheading organizational change, I am continually struck by the absence of gender audits as a standard component of organizational reviews. Despite their potential to uncover discriminatory policies and practices, gender audits are frequently...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Autistic burnout: Symptoms and solutions

Source: Autistic burnout: Symptoms and solutions (msn.com) Many of us have heard of burnout, that grinding exhaustion and loss of motivation driven by pressures from work, but for those suffering from autistic burnout it stems from the demands of everyday life. “It’s a very new field of research, something autistic communities have talked about on social media for quite some time, but empirically we don’t know much about it,” says Francesca...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

4 things our schools should do now to help prevent gender-based violence

Source: 4 things our schools should do now to help prevent gender-based violence (theconversation.com) Dean Lewins/ AAP There is widespread agreement Australia needs to do better when it comes to gender-based violence. Anger and frustration at the numbers of women being killed saw national rallies over the weekend and a special National Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. This is a complex issue that still needs input from police, experts, parliaments and broader society. As part...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Building Bridges: Achieving Racial Equity in Organisations

Source: Building Bridges: Achieving Racial Equity in Organisations | LinkedIn July 11, 2024 In an era where diversity and inclusion are increasingly becoming top priorities, organisations need to step up their efforts to achieve racial equity. Building bridges across racial divides is not only necessary for creating a fair and inclusive workplace, but it also drives innovation, improves employee satisfaction, and fosters better decision-making. This article explores the challenges organisations...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

How to Heal The Wounds of Ableism (And Build A More Unified Disability…

Source: (1) How to Heal The Wounds of Ableism (And Build A More Unified Disability Community) | LinkedIn Lia Stoll : June 24, 2024 A few weeks ago, I wrote a guest blog post about how you can empower employees with invisible disabilities. I mind-mapped how I would dive deeper into the topic and write more specific posts. I was excited about it. But somehow, my restless brain nagged. I...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

The Disability Charter: Improving the Working Lives of Disabled People

Source: (1) The Disability Charter: Improving the Working Lives of Disabled People | LinkedIn July 12, 2024 In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, I was joined by Kim Hoque who is one of the founders of the Disability Charter. Kim talked to me about what the Disability Charter is and why it was established. We will also discover how it can help organisations become great employers of disabled...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Building Psychological Safety at Work

Source: (1) Building Psychological Safety at Work | LinkedIn An excerpt from Lauren Parsons’ book ‘Thriving Leaders Thriving Teams’. In 2012, Google undertook a project to discover which conditions created the highest performing teams. Named ‘Project Aristotle’ after his quote, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”, the researchers discovered the number one factor to create a high-performing team is psychological safety. Psychological safety makes people feel...

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Posted: 12 Jul 2024

Literacy Library #002 : Unravelling Bias: Understanding and Addressing Racial Inequality

Source: Literacy Library #002 : Unravelling Bias: Understanding and Addressing Racial Inequality | LinkedIn Introduction Bias, especially in the context of race and equality, is a pervasive and often subtle phenomenon that influences our thoughts, actions, and decisions (Jones & Fiske, 2016). It can have a profound impact on individuals and communities, perpetuating inequalities and hindering progress toward a more just society. In this article, we will explore the definition...

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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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