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Faith in the workplace

30th October 2025

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…

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

30th October 2025

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…

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

30th October 2025

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….

300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism

30th October 2025

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…

Inclusion and safeguarding practitioners call for the UK Government to put survivors first

22nd October 2025

The directors of IELA and SACPA are today calling for the Government to appoint a suitable, trauma-informed, and impartial chair to lead the forthcoming inquiry into grooming gangs in the…

New guidance to strengthen support for children with special educational needs

9th October 2025

The Department for Education has commissioned the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) to produce new best practice guidance for mainstream schools on setting up and running SEN units, resourced provision, and…

EastEnders star fronts BBC Panorama documentary on challenges faced by families of children with SEND

9th October 2025

Actor and presenter Kellie Bright, known for her role in EastEnders, has created a BBC Panorama documentary exploring the challenges faced by families of children with special educational needs and…

Children as young as 6 influenced by gender stereotypes over what job they want to do

9th October 2025

Source: Children as young as 6 influenced by gender stereotypes over what job they want to do | The Independent Children as young as six are already being limited by gender stereotypes when…

‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five

9th October 2025

Source: ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five | Maternity & paternity rights | The Guardian Mothers lose an average of £65,618…

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