Following the success of Diverse Educators I, II and III, then the inaugural virtual #DiverseEd event we will build on the celebration and showcasing of diversity, equality and inclusion in education.

Theme: Belonging

Tickets: This event is free

Schedule: Conversations will run from 9am-1pm on Saturday 17th October. 

Speakers: If you are interested at speaking at this #DiverseEd or a future one please pop your details here: https://forms.gle/YQy4mxSo475oDhG26

9.00-9.45am: Diverse Children

Amanda Jane Carter-Philpott - Refugees

Anton Chisholm - The experience of the black student

David Hermitt - Impact of COVID-19 on children with PC

Nic Ponsford - Representation

Lisa Stephenson - Diversifying story: amplifying pupil voices

10.00-10.45am: Diverse Curriculum

Amardeep Panesar - Cultural Competency

Christopher Richards - Diversity in textbooks

Laila El-Metoui - Inclusive and bias free curriculum

Sufian Sadiq - Inclusive Curriculum

Partner Speaker - Lyfta

11.00-11.45: Diverse Staff

Abena Akuffo-Kelly - Intersectionality

Javay Jeff Welter - Diverse Males in Teaching

Lily Bande - Challenging inequality and discrimination

Yamina Bibi - Inclusive Allyship

Partner Speaker - Teaglo

12.00-12.45: Diverse Schools

Andrew Moffat - No Outsiders

Ebanie Xavier-Cope - Dealing with Racism

Jared Cawley - Diverse schools (LGBTQ+)

Sajid Gulzar - Talent Management

Professor Vini Lander - Race, racism and diverse schools

The virtual event will be live broadcast via Streamyard to Twitter, Periscope and Youtube - links to follow.

Social Media: Join the conversation on Twitter @DiverseEd2020 #DiverseEd

Check out the new website: www.diverseeducators.co.uk and sign up for the newsletter.

We are also on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Periscope.

#DiverseEd dates for 2020-21 diaries:

• Saturday 17th October - Virtual
• Saturday 16th January - South/ Slough
• Saturday 10th April - Early Career Teachers/ Midlands
• Saturday 12th June - North/ Leeds