Nurturing the “Healthiest Generation”: Tackling the Dual Crisis in Childhood Wellbeing | Belonging Effect We believe that learning about health shouldn't feel like a chore.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Elizabeth Walsh-Iheoma

Nurturing the "Healthiest Generation": Tackling the Dual Crisis in Childhood Wellbeing

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2weeks til #EYP2CtW26!

We open w/ @richardgerver.bsky.social on 30 April, 4pm (UK time).

From there, we've 25x90mins FREE online CPD sessions, running through to July.
Book via: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BuxAWHJcHP

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Diversity in children and young peoples’ reading | Belonging Effect Access to diverse texts is inclusive. The presence of texts that reflect the realities of children and young peoples’ lives communicates pupils’ value.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Sarah Bagshaw-McCormick

Diversity in children and young peoples’ reading

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Closing the Gap by Valuing Multilingualism | Belonging Effect Multilingual children bring a wealth of cultural & linguistic knowledge into the classroom. When educators recognise & build on this, learning becomes more meaningful & inclusive.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Soofia Amin صوفیہ امین

Closing the Gap by Valuing Multilingualism

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Mirrors and Windows: Rethinking the Curriculum for Inclusive Classrooms | Belonging Effect Because when students only experience windows, they may feel invisible. And when they only experience mirrors, they miss the opportunity to understand others.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Amy Wilby

Mirrors and Windows: Rethinking the Curriculum for Inclusive Classrooms

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Does your belonging culture include every Generation? | Belonging Effect I came into this topic area as a reaction to the youngest generation currently in the workplace, Gen Z, being labelled as ‘snowflakes’.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Alex Atherton

Does your belonging culture include every Generation?

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Buy tickets – What is Supervision in Education? – Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House What is Supervision in Education? – Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House, Fri 19 Jun 2026 - An afternoon for educators curious about supervision from across Southwest England and South Wales Following...

For anyone working in schools in South West England or South Wales who is curious about what #Supervision is, this afternoon is designed for you. Take a look www.tickettailor.com/events/talki...

Teaching Teens About the U.S. – Iran Conflict: Building Context and Curiosity in the Classroom | Belonging Effect If we want to grow allyship, we need to create environments where people feel safe to ask questions, to reflect, and to be challenged.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Zahara Chowdhury

Teaching Teens About the U.S. – Iran Conflict: Building Context and Curiosity in the Classroom

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Allyship in Action: Finding and Growing Allies in Education, Work, and Everyday Life | Belonging Effect If we want to grow allyship, we need to create environments where people feel safe to ask questions, to reflect, and to be challenged.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Marie Manley

Allyship in Action: Finding and Growing Allies in Education, Work, and Everyday Life

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Understanding the Experiences of Black Teachers in London: Why Mattering Matters | Belonging Effect If we want a teaching profession that is diverse, sustainable and capable... we must pay attention to whether those within it feel that they truly belong.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Tara Elie Msc

Understanding the Experiences of Black Teachers in London: Why Mattering Matters

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What do school governors need to know about DEIB? | Belonging Effect Governors need to understand DEIB well enough to ask the right questions, meet legal duties, hold leaders to account, & ensure everyone has a fair chance to succeed & belong.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me

What do school governors need to know about DEIB?

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Shaping Intention into Impact: How Belonging Creates a Lasting Effect | Belonging Effect Belonging does not happen by accident. It emerges when people feel seen, valued, safe, and connected through meaningful relationships.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me.

Shaping Intention into Impact: How Belonging Creates a Lasting Effect

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gallery of speakers

schedule of timings and session themes

If you are a governor or trustee in education who cares about DEIB there is still time to join us on 20/3/26 for our annual virtual event.

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Permeable Minds: How Omission Forms Meaning | Belonging Effect In classrooms where books are read and texts are discussed, students absorb invisible hierarchies of attention and recognition.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Rachida Dahman M.A.

Permeable Minds: How Omission Forms Meaning

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Wellbeing coaching for trainee teachers | Belonging Effect There needs to be a clear explanation about the reasonable adjustments that they can access at their interview and during their training year.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Amy Sayer

Wellbeing coaching for trainee teachers

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How to build purpose in schools – and why it’s vital to belonging - Headteacher Update How purpose-driven school leadership fosters belonging & psychological safety for staff and pupils. Practical strategies

How can school leaders create a culture of belonging & psychological safety? By leading with purpose. But what does this mean & actually look like in #schools? Laura McPhee describes practical strategies to align vision, values & staff motivation:

Adoption Doesn’t End the Trauma | Belonging Effect There is an unspoken expectation that adopted children should be settled, grateful, or resilient. When they are not, families can feel blamed and deeply isolated.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is Ian Timbrell

Adoption Doesn’t End the Trauma

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A Curriculum for Connection: What the 2028 Reforms Mean for Belonging in Schools | Belonging Effect Given the curriculum changes, how should schools and teachers act to embed belonging and ensure that all pupils, including neurodiverse learners, benefit?

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Chloe Watterston

A Curriculum for Connection: What the 2028 Reforms Mean for Belonging in Schools

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Emotional Labour: Who Looks After the DEIB Leaders? | Belonging Effect Looking after DEIB leaders is not separate from DEIB work. It is DEIB work.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me

Emotional Labour: Who Looks After the DEIB Leaders?

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Belonging Matters | Belonging Effect I have mixed heritage, so I suppose I’ve always felt as though I straddle two worlds, without necessarily feeling like I belong to either.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Laura McPhee in conversation with Sarah Wordlaw

Belonging Matters

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...to share the key themes from their latest books on mental health and wellbeing, belonging in schools and belonging in classrooms.

To join us you just need to join the community here:
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Jo will then share more info...

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Their pilot talk last half-term sharing their initial findings of their PhD researching LGBT communities, voice and silencing was fascinating!

We are hosting a free talk each half-term moving forwards. Join Amy Sayer Hannah Wilson and Zahara Chowdhury...

so we launched our Mighty Network so people could share freely and connect/collaborate with other colleagues in education who are committed to DEIB work.

We have 2k+ members and our lead associate Jo has been doing a fab job reenergising it and working out how to host free, livestream events...

THREAD

When we published Diverse Educators: A Manifesto in April 2022, Twitter/ X was already becoming a toxic place and it was becoming impossible to talk about DEIB matters on the platform due to the increased levels of hate.

We wanted to create a safe, secure community space for our network...

Holding Space Without Burning Out: Understanding Compassion Fatigue and How We Safeguard Ourselves | Belonging Effect Compassion fatigue is not a failure of resilience. It is often the natural consequence of caring deeply in the presence of trauma.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me...

Holding Space Without Burning Out: Understanding Compassion Fatigue and How We Safeguard Ourselves

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Consultation | Belonging Effect We believe that any statutory guidance for schools and colleges should provide workable and inclusive guidance that protects all students from discrimination, and ensures safety, dignity and respect f...

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by us:

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Consultation

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Pregnancy Loss in Education: Breaking the Silence, Structures and Support | Belonging Effect Pregnancy loss is often described as a silent grief. For women in education, the silence is compounded by the relentless rhythm of school life.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Morgan Whitfield

Pregnancy Loss in Education: Breaking the Silence, Structures and Support

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Benedict’s Law and the implications for schools | Belonging Effect Early action will help to protect vulnerable pupils, demonstrate proactivity and give staff confidence in managing allergic emergencies.

Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Tracey Dunn

Benedict’s Law and the implications for schools

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