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Leading Inclusively – 4 steps to ensure your hiring outreach includes ‘everyone’

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17th November 2024

‘We advertised to everyone, we just didn’t get any applicants from those communities’ How often is this statement, or similar, made by conference leaders and hiring teams? Though many workplaces and conferences claim to be equitable, when investigating the continued absence of specific identities, they continue to speak to their intention and not to their actions. Read this article to learn four approaches which ensure this doesn't happen to you.

DEIJ Resources, School Leadership, Tips and advice

The Equity Ladder

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Daryl Sinclair

15th November 2024

How do we move from accusations of virtue-signalling to actions that earn the trust of our community? To support those, like you, who are trying to make positive changes in their communities, I created a ladder of different equitable actions we can take in our school so you can see both where you are and the next steps to take.

DEIJ Resources, School Leadership, Tips and advice

The 3 elements of DEIJ success

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Daryl Sinclair

2nd October 2024

Many school leaders like you, are becoming aware of the importance of equity and DEIJ-related work. Yet, it is not always clear where to start or if you are approaching things correctly. There are 3 elements to DEIJ initiatives within educational organisations: Internal initiatives Consultancy CPD So what are these elements and how do they work? Read on to find out...

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Navigating New Leadership Roles: Internal vs External Pathways

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Daryl Sinclair

19th May 2024

Are you starting a new leadership role next year? Perhaps you are considering whether to target an opening within your school (internal application) or to take on opportunities in a new location (external application). While both are valid choices, each has different challenges and opportunities. With careful consideration and guidance from experienced peers, you can make the best choices and preparations for yourself and your progression.

DEIJ Resources, School Leadership, Tips and advice

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Three tools for Minoritised Educational Leaders

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Daryl Sinclair

21st March 2024

Imposter syndrome is a commonly referred to experience of work-related anxiety. New educational leaders frequently face this challenge and this article presents three techniques to overcome it.

DEIJ Resources, School Activities, School Leadership

Unlocking Leadership Support: A Guide to Winning SLT Endorsement for Teacher-Driven Initiatives

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Daryl Sinclair

5th January 2024

Teachers are experts in their field, so how can they ensure their pedagogical approaches and initiatives are well-received and championed? Read this article to learn about the perspectives of school leadership and what you need to do to get them on-board with your initiative.

Leading Inclusively – 4 steps to ensure your hiring outreach includes ‘everyone’

The Equity Ladder

The 3 elements of DEIJ success

Navigating New Leadership Roles: Internal vs External Pathways

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Three tools for Minoritised Educational Leaders

Unlocking Leadership Support: A Guide to Winning SLT Endorsement for Teacher-Driven Initiatives

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