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Blogs
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…
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…
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…
Blog: Diwali
Diwali is a major festival celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists around the world. Often called the festival of lights, it symbolises the victory of light…
Blog: National Inclusion Week
National Inclusion Week 2025 is here. It is an annual celebration and awareness week dedicated to highlighting the importance of inclusion in all areas of society. For schools, it is…
IELA Blog: Refugee Week
Refugee Week is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the experiences of refugees and on the profound ways immigration continues to shape and strengthen our communities. This week is…
IELA blog: Roma and Traveller History Month: The importance of language
June marks Roma and Traveller History Month. It was first officially recognised in the UK in 2008, building on grassroots campaigns and advocacy by Roma and Traveller community organisations and…
IELA blog: Lessons we must learn from the Stephen Lawrence case
Source of image: University of Liverpool website Every year on April 22nd, we mark Stephen Lawrence Day, the day Stephen was brutally murdered in a racist attack while waiting for…
Supporting Autistic Students with Emotional Regulation: Using the Zones of Regulation in School
Emotional self-regulation is a key skill for all students, and it’s important to remember that everyone experiences and processes emotions differently. This is especially true for autistic students, whose emotional…
Opinion: We are witnessing the deliberate and systematic dismantling of years of EDI progress
As the US closes its first week with their new President in post, we cannot ignore the ramifications for the rest of the world. Yes, all the executive orders are…