Equity in Science Education
Committed to making science education inclusive, representative and welcoming to everyone.
Included Consultancy
A new Included: Consultancy service for secondary schools from the Inclusion in Science/Schools team.
Using the expertise and experience from our successful programmes: Inclusion in Schools and Inclusion in Science programme, ASE are now offering a consultancy service to support the development of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work at whole school or science department level.
How Colton Hills Community school improved inclusion
The work taking place at Colton Hills Community school has raised the profile of those who are underrepresented, shown students that they can be whatever they want to be and that our diversity is a strength to be celebrated. This is a work in progress and there is much more to be done. Watch our animation to find our more about the changes they have made.
Included:Primary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our new online CPD programme, where you can learn how to use inclusive practice to create a safe, welcoming learning environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. Through 5 modules you will learn how you can engage every child looking at pedagogy, learning environment and curriculum.
Equity in Science programmes
Inclusion In Science
Inclusion in Science was a fully-funded, DfE national project aimed at teachers of KS3/4/5 science in state-funded schools in England to move forward with EDI. This course has now ended but you can view information about how this programme allowed participants to engage in professional learning; reflect on and develop their personal practice; address any biases and evaluate the impact of inclusive practice on student learning and engagement.
Inclusion In Schools
The Inclusion in Schools programme worked with over 100 state-funded secondary schools across England, from September 2022 to July 2023, to make them safer, more welcoming and more representative of all students. Find our more about the work we did and the impact it had.
Dr Anna Zecharai
"Investing in STEM is good for productivity, creativity, problem solving and innovation, so why would we restrict ourselves to a tiny, tiny proportion of society?"
Meet the Equity in Science Education Team
Abena Akuffo-Kelly
Abena Akuffo-Kelly is a Lead Facilitator with the NCCE (National Centre for Computing Education and an Enthuse Partnership Coach. She speaks and trains on race and ethnicity, gender, LGBT rights and neurodiversity. Her main passion is ensuring that intersectionality is considered in every discourse.
Becca Knowles
Becca has experience managing leadership of staff training and development at a whole school level. She then took a national role promoting subject specific CPD, developing professional development leaders training and assessment and implementing quality assurance processes. She uses this expertise in her lead role, supporting delivery of our CPD.
Daisy Hall
Daisy has a background in various informal education settings and the voluntary sector. Dedicated to supporting children and young people thrive in one way or another, Daisy uses her expertise in programme management to carry out admin tasks and streamline processes to bring necessary CPD to teachers.
Dan Allerton
Dan is an educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience of School Leadership and teaching STEM subjects and is passionate about raising awareness of how science teachers can make the lessons more inclusive for all students. He enjoys discussing with science leaders how to put the theory into place.
Deirdre Rodgers
Dee has 10 years secondary science teaching experience in schools with high levels of disadvantage. Dee previously worked on the Institute of Physics Improving Gender Balance programme and now uses her expertise in her lead role responsible for the quality assurance of our CPD offer.
Helen Andrews
Helen is an educator and consultant with a background in Primary teaching and leadership, inclusion, SEND and behaviour. Helen is excited to be part of the Inclusion in Science programme and is passionate about making science more accessible for disadvantaged students. She enjoys developing engaging and supportive CPD for teachers and educators.
Roisin Ellison
Roisin has 15 years of experience in the education sector, recently gaining a Doctorate in Educational Policy. She has taught in primary schools and worked for universities, thinktanks, and charities, underpinned by a focus on social justice issues. Roisin is a programme manager and has a lead role in impact and evaluation.
Sarah Cosgriff
Sarah Cosgriff has worked in education and youth settings for over a decade. Sarah also works for Schools OUT UK an LGBT+ education charity who founded LGBT+ History Month in the UK. In 2022, Sarah was shortlisted for a National Diversity Award in recognition of her work.
Shilpa Sharma
Shilpa’s journey commenced as a secondary school teacher with Teach for India. Her tenure as an Education Officer at Amnesty International UK further enriched her insight into inclusive education. Presently based in London, she fervently champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, particularly in empowering young individuals through education and employment opportunities.
Vicki Parry
Vicki taught secondary science for over 7 years in a range of schools including alternative provision and schools with specialist SEN provision. She continued her work on Improving Gender Balance with the Institute of Physics and now has a lead role for communications and marketing.
Yeasmin Mortuza
Yeasmin brings over20 years teaching experience, including leadership roles to the team. She specialises in secondary science, effective pedagogy, formative assessment, using data effectively, behaviour for learning, and leadership development. Amongst other positions, Yeasmin is a Leadership Mentor for the NPQ qualifications, and a chair of governors for a primary school.
