Included: Consultancy
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.
Evaluation of our EDI programmes have shown positive impact on:
- Developing teachers confidence and knowledge of inclusive practice
- More detailed data analysis to identify and support underserved pupils.
- Supported leadership of inclusion
- Improved awareness at whole school and department level of diversity and careers in the curriculum.
Research consistently demonstrates the benefits of external expertise in schools. A study conducted by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) highlighted the positive impact in areas such as teacher training and curriculum development.
Our consultants use their expertise in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to support pedagogical approaches and promote professional development among teachers. Our consultancy offer will encourage the development of cross-curricular work, ensuring a cohesive approach to targeted support that addresses the diverse needs of students across the department and the school.
“Our consultant signposted us to relevant resources, which we used as prompts for team discussion around inclusion in curriculum areas. It really made people think about it and raised their awareness”
“We are able to work with our consultant to drill down into areas for improvement and take further action.”
Consultancy offer: Core £2250 + VAT
We support development of equality, diversity and Inclusion leadership across the whole school or science department.
Resulting in a more inclusive school environment to be more inclusive that is welcoming for all.
A dedicated consultant will work with a school leader to explore, prepare deliver and sustain change by
- Guidance and support to auditing and evaluating the current provision,
- Support development of a bespoke action plan
- Ongoing reflection and evaluation of progress in termly meetings
- Providing leadership support in managing a school-based improvement project.
- Develop confidence and knowledge of all staff through online recorded CPD and a library of resources.
- Certification of engagement and impact
Opportunity to add bespoke whole school CPD: examples of CPD available:
- An introduction to EDI
- Inclusive language
- Bias in the classroom
- Inclusive strategies in the classroom
- Diversifying the curriculum
- Engaging young people in more diverse future pathways
Sign up below to find out more about this offer which is currently planned to start next academic year subject to confirmation.
“meeting with our consultant helps with the motivation to get things done.”
“We’ve made massive steps; we’ve made a difference already. Staff are talking about it. Kids are talking about the issues that face them, there’s a real sense of pride in how far we’ve come.”
“Schools are constantly chasing achievement and attainment. If kids feel and happy and like belong they’ll achieve better, so anything you can do will have a positive impact on outcomes.”