'How to Cultivate Belonging in Schools' - In Person Book Launch

Join us on Saturday 31st January 2026 1.30-3.30pm at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution to celebrate the publication of Hannah Wilson's new book: A Little Guide for Teachers: Cultivating Belonging in Schools

This event is an opportunity for:

• Existing and aspiring DEIB leaders to come to listen and learn from experienced DEIB practitioners.
• School leaders and governors to gain insights from the book about how best to approach a culture of belonging.
• Educators to join us to celebrate the profession and connect with the individuals and organisations that Hannah explores and spotlights within the book.

About this book:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging have become core themes in education over the last 5 years. School governors, school leaders and school teachers have been challenged to evaluate whether their classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, staffrooms, boardrooms, curriculum and libraries are representative of the communities who they serve. This book focuses on how teachers can support students in feeling that they belong whilst considering the own identity and experience of belonging of the teachers as well. I use the term ‘teacher’ lightly as I prefer to speak to all educators and recognise everyone else who contributes to the smooth running and success of a school. So, I hope that our support staff will also read this book as we need the whole school community to understand and commit to DEIB, as a whole school approach in a similar way to our shared vision and collective responsibility for safeguarding.

About the series:

This series is made up of concise and insightful books offering practical advice and development in an accessible and easy-to-digest format. We know that teachers are under an immense amount of pressure for a variety of reasons - whether they aren’t taking enough time for themselves, are finding parents challenging or are worrying about the next Ofsted visit – this series seeks to provide them with the inspiration and support they need in their everyday lives. Topics for the series have been carefully curated based on suggestions sent by practitioners. Not only does each title cover pressing issues within education, but they seek to put the practitioner first and support them so they can be the best teacher possible.

About the author:

Hannah Wilson is a Leadership Development consultant, coach and trainer. She is the Co-Founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is the Co-Editor of Diverse Educators: A Manifesto. She is the Director of Diverse Educators. Hannah previously taught English, Drama and Media Studies over a 20-year career in schools in Kent, London and Oxfordshire. She has held multiple leadership roles including Head of Department and Head of Year, she has led as an Assistant Headteacher and as a Deputy Headteacher, she was the founding Headteacher of a start-up secondary school and a founding Executive Headteacher of a start-up primary school. She has also held multiple trust-wide and Teaching School roles including leading Professional Learning and Development, delivering the NPQs, and leading on the DfE’s Equality and Diversity Fund, along with leading a PGCE and leading a MA for Higher Education Institutions. Hannah has been a governor and a trustee in multiple settings - she is currently the Chair of a trust board in the SW with responsibility for safeguarding.

The event will include:

• An input from academic researchers into belonging.
• A regional panel of SW DEIB leaders.
• A national panel of DEIB practitioners and thought leaders.
• An input from the author.

There will be a book stall selling copies of the book if you have not yet had chance to purchase one.

The £10 ticket price covers some an afternoon tea. Any profits made from the event will be donated to Education Support.

We would love to see you there! If you cannot make it in person on this date there will also be a virtual book launch you can attend remotely instead.

For more information contact Hannah@DiverseEducators.co.uk