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UK small businesses called to swap “Rainbow-Washing” for year-round LGBTQIA+ inclusion this Pride month
Small UK businesses are being encouraged to steer away from one‑off rainbow logos and Pride-themed marketing (“rainbow-washing”) and instead commit to genuine, year-round LGBTQIA+ inclusion—both in workplace policies and public…
‘One kid at a time’: How children’s books on male friendship could combat toxic masculinity
Children’s literature is increasingly spotlighting male friendship to challenge toxic masculinity, a shift highlighted by the 2025 Carnegie Medal shortlist. Winners like Margaret McDonald’s Glasgow Boys and Nathanael Lessore’s King…
“How I unlearned the internalised prejudice I had as a Black woman – one braid at a time”
In this article, the author reflects on her journey as a Black British woman unlearning internalized prejudice around her natural hair. For years, she wore “safe” hairstyles to avoid negative…
Childline delivers thousands of counselling sessions to young people about sexuality and gender identity issues
Childline—a free, confidential NSPCC service—provided over 2,400 counselling sessions in the last year on sexuality and gender identity. The majority involved trans and non-binary young people, reflecting significant demand for…
Number of people with ADHD ‘probably isn’t increasing that much’ – study reports
A recent study indicates that the actual prevalence of ADHD in England hasn’t significantly increased, despite a notable rise in individuals seeking assessments. This surge is attributed to heightened public…
Redefining leadership: From competence to inclusion
The article “Redefining Leadership: From Competence to Inclusion” by Professor Binna Kandola, in Personnel Today, argues that traditional leadership models often reinforce outdated ideals, inadvertently embedding bias and undermining inclusion…
Infant school to offer part-time ‘flexi schooling’
St Michael’s in Mickleham near Dorking is to experiment with a ‘flexi-schooling’ approach which could see pupils attending school on a part-time basis with the addition of home schooling. Headteacher,…
DfE to investigate why SEND numbers have ballooned
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced plans to investigate the significant rise in the number of children requiring special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in England. This initiative…
How to build a culture that empowers neurodivergent leaders
The article from Personnel Today, titled “How to Build a Culture That Empowers Neurodivergent Leaders,” emphasizes the importance of supporting neurodivergent individuals in leadership roles. While much attention has been…
Every school could appoint a teacher to tackle violence against girls
The article from The Telegraph titled “Schools appoint teacher to tackle violence against girls and misogyny” discusses a new initiative in UK schools to combat rising concerns about misogyny and…