Ben Hobbis 

George White

Hannah Wilson

Johnoi Josephs

Lindsay Patience

Nadine Bernard

Susi Waters

Utha Vallade

Yamina Bibi

Inclusive Recruitment Webinar

Hannah is an independent Leadership Development Consultant and Trainer.She tweets and blogs as @Ethical_LeaderShe is the Co-Founder of #WomenEd, #DiverseEd and #OxWomenLeaders

Belonging Effect & Step Up Network CIC are pleased to be teaming up to showcase the importance of inclusive recruitment.

Why are we running this event?We know that retention and recruitment is an ongoing topic of conversation within the sector. Furthermore, the gaps within the sector including the gender pay gap, the diversity gap and the flexible working gap are requiring employers to do things different and think differently towards talent management, succession planning and recruitment.What are we exploring as part of the event?We aim to provide:• An understanding of what inclusive recruitment is and why it is important.• A range of strategies, tips and experiences to ensure your workforce is diverse and that your workplace is inclusive.• A range of perspective including storytelling of experiences from both an applicant and recruiter’s perspective.Who is it aimed at?This webinar is aimed at both those looking to develop and go for promotion within education as well as those responsible for recruitment, talent management and succession planning including school leaders, CEOs, HR leads, recruiters etc.Who is hosting the event?<a href="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/" title="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators)</a> is a DEIB training provider with a team of 15 training associates who have a range of leadership expertises and lived experiences that is far-reaching and that covers all of the Protected Characteristics in the Equality Act. They suppport schools, colleges, trusts, ITTE providers, Teaching School Hubs and Unions across the UK and internationally to shape their DEIB intention into impact.Belonging Effect is being represented by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-wilson-60951456/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-wilson-60951456/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hannah Wilson</a>, a former Executive Headteacher of two start-up schools where she had to innovate how to recruit. She is now a Leadership Development Consultant, Coach and a Trainer, the Director of a DEIB training provider and the Chair of a MAT Board.<a href="https://stepupnetwork.uk/" title="https://stepupnetwork.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Step Up Network CIC</a> is an award-winning social enterprise with the aim to connect, impact and empower educators to make the step up they wish to make, in the bid to make educational leadership more accessible, inclusive, diverse and flexible. The organisation provides membership, networking events, resources and programmes to support new and aspiring leaders in education.Step Up is being represented by their founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hobbis-702788158/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hobbis-702788158/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ben Hobbis </a>who is serving primary school teacher and middle leader leading on curriculum and professional development working in a large primary school in the West Midlands.Who is speaking at the event?We are pleased to be joined by a fantastic panel with a range of different backgrounds and perspectives. All of our speakers are representing organisations that collaborate with BE and SU:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/transcatholicteacher/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/transcatholicteacher/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">George White</a> - Teacher of Religious Education and Freelance Consultant: LGBT+ Inclusion for Catholic Schools.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoijosephs?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABXb8jABsCrd8pBpj5oaqjfV1LWqyNgwHEE&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3Bga0TYNmuTt%2BuRrsVPigXKg%3D%3D" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoijosephs?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABXb8jABsCrd8pBpj5oaqjfV1LWqyNgwHEE&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3Bga0TYNmuTt%2BuRrsVPigXKg%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Johnoi Josephs</a>: Secondary Senior Leader and Co-Founder of Black Men Teach.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-patience-b76a38201?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAADOWt4oB9fqxD1JAT1g2qoJugOe8S4Tg5dk&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B6r%2BlUXtyTg69kQtqsB1w4A%3D%3D" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-patience-b76a38201?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAADOWt4oB9fqxD1JAT1g2qoJugOe8S4Tg5dk&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B6r%2BlUXtyTg69kQtqsB1w4A%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lindsay Patience</a>: Co-Founder of Flex Teacher Talent and Teacher of Business Studies &amp; Economics.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinebernard32/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinebernard32/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nadine Bernard</a>: Headteacher and Founder of Aspiring Heads. </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susi-mae-waters/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susi-mae-waters/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Susi Waters</a>: Operations Manager and ITT Strategic Lead.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamina-bibi-1917b41aa?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAADDiSv0BKuIpXGalx59jatcKJn_DUn8-6og&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BJVDoTdmnQ9mlkFYDCdjbsQ%3D%3D" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamina-bibi-1917b41aa?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAADDiSv0BKuIpXGalx59jatcKJn_DUn8-6og&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BJVDoTdmnQ9mlkFYDCdjbsQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yamina Bibi:</a> Teaching &amp; Learning Trainer, Education Consultant, Project Specialist, Coach, Associate Trainer, Author and former Secondary Deputy Headteacher.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/utha-vallade?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAA2JBCgBK1pbD6WC4y8DvL9L2-iIYyVrcX4&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BfSdMpRvDQuCptIavfZneLg%3D%3D" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/utha-vallade?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAA2JBCgBK1pbD6WC4y8DvL9L2-iIYyVrcX4&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BfSdMpRvDQuCptIavfZneLg%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Utha Vallade</a>: Secondary Leader of MFL and Supplementary School Co-Headteacher.</li></ul>What is the schedule for the event?<ul><li>4.30 - welcome and introductions from Hannah and Ben</li><li>4.40 - panel 1 with George, Johnoi and Utha, exploring the candidate experience, moderated by Ben</li><li>5.10 - panel 2 with Lindsay, Susi and Yamina, exploring the recruiters' strategic developments, moderated by Hannah</li><li>5.40 - Q&amp;A</li><li>5.50 - call to action and next steps</li></ul>Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Which platform are you using to host the event on?A: We will be streaming the event via StreamYard directly onto our YouTube channels and other social media platforms.Q: Will the event be recorded?A: Yes. It will be available straight away on our YouTube channels under the live section.Signposting:For more information contact Hannah@thebelongingeffect.co.ukFor further support find an Inclusive Recuitment toolkit here: <a href="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/inclusive-recruitment-toolkit/" title="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/inclusive-recruitment-toolkit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/inclusive-recruitment-toolkit/</a>For further training find an Inclusive Recruitment session here:<a href="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/our-committing-to-inclusive-recruitment-training/" title="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/our-committing-to-inclusive-recruitment-training/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/our-committing-to-inclusive-recruitment-training/</a>For further reach with your job adverts find our Jobs Board here:<a href="https://jobs.diverseeducators.co.uk/" title="https://jobs.diverseeducators.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://jobs.diverseeducators.co.uk/</a>

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