EDI Initial Teacher Training (ITT) - Inclusive Practice in Education

Who is the Training For?

This course is specifically tailored for trainee teachers and can be delivered at any stage of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.

Aims of the EDI Training Session

Participants will:

• Develop an understanding of the equality legislation
• Consider the benefits of an inclusive school
• Explore the nine protected characteristics
• Explore what constitutes unlawful discrimination
• Develop strategies for preventing and tackling inappropriate language and behaviour within your school
• Explore how unconscious bias can manifest in a school and how to reduce it
• Explore strategies and practical ideas for embedding EDI across the school to proactively create an environment where pupils value and respect differences and feel safe, valued and engaged

What Will Delegates Gain from the Course?

By completing this EDI INSET training, participants will:

• Gain confidence in their legal and moral responsibilities to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the classroom.
• Learn to identify discriminatory language and behaviour and develop strategies to tackle it positively and effectively.
• Understand how bias impacts decision-making and relationship-building in education.
• Acquire the tools and techniques to integrate inclusive teaching practices, creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students.

What’s Included in the Training Package?

• A digital EDI training pack, featuring:
  • A language guide
  • A guide to microaggressions
  • Best practice audits
  • Links to further EDI resources

This EDI Initial Teacher Training is an essential step for trainee teachers looking to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion in their classrooms and contribute to a more inclusive school environment.