Education briefing: Promoting and securing a representative workforce

Education breakfast briefing: Promoting and securing a representative workforce

Move beyond the “woke” debate, use legal levers, case law and practical tactics to attract and keep a representative workforce.

With the term “woke” often used as a political and social tool, the original call to “wake up” to social injustice risks being lost. For organisations educating—and employing—diverse children and young people, staying alert to inequity is both an ethical duty and a strategic advantage.

This briefing equips those responsible for people strategy and EDI to attract, select and retain a representative workforce. You’ll leave with a clear view of the current legal tools within Equality parameters, an update on recent case law, and practical ideas you can implement immediately to secure quality staff.

What you’ll gain

• Legal levers within Equality parameters you can confidently apply across attraction and selection.
• Recent case law insight distilled into do’s and don’ts for recruitment and HR practice.
• Practical EDI tactics to widen reach, reduce bias and improve candidate experience.
• Retention‑focused actions that strengthen belonging, progression and performance.
• A checklist to align people strategy with your inclusion commitments.

Who should attend

• People/HR leaders responsible for recruitment and workforce planning.
• EDI leads seeking to embed equality and fairness through the employee lifecycle.
• Senior leaders and governors/trustees accountable for workforce outcomes and culture.

Our speakers

Partner and head of education at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, Katie leads on strategic HR and governance matters for schools and trusts. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces and has been recognised for her thought leadership in the sector

Employment partner at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, Ed specialises in HR law and workforce strategy. He regularly delivers training on equality, diversity and inclusion, and advises on complex employment issues in the education sector.

A trusted advisor on equality and governance, Sarah helps education leaders embed inclusive practices across staffing and strategy. She brings a wealth of experience in aligning legal duties with organisational culture.