Equality & Diversity
The latest news and advice on equality and diversity in the classroom and the workforce. Find tips for inclusive practice and guidance on equal pay and conditions
Wednesday
21st Oct 2026
Antisemitism review: what schools need to know
Lucy Powell says ‘change will come’ on antisemitism in schools as she accepts all of the recommendations in Sir David Bell’s review
Call to replace Sats tests with random sampling across Years 3-6
Proposal to remove Sats would make sure schools are not incentivised to ‘teach to the test’, says IPPR research report
Friday
9th Oct 2026
More than a third of girls say periods prevent them doing PE
Anxiety over periods is a major issue for girls, as Youth Sport Trust survey highlights gender divide in PE and physical activity participation levels
5 strategies to close the literacy disadvantage gap
A researcher shares lessons from a study of seven schools where disadvantaged pupils beat national averages for reading and writing at the end of key stage 2