Spotlight Inclusion

And that's a wrap for 2024! 🤎 We are now officially out of the office and offline - wishing you all a happy holiday if you celebrate and above all a healthy New Year. We'll be back on 6th January 2025 - if you'd like to work with us in the New Year please do get in touch.

If you're ready to take meaningful steps toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in your organisation, then our Free Inclusion Resource Pack is here to help! Inside, you’ll find over 100 resources signposted to guide you on your journey to a truly inclusive environment. Whether you're leading an EDI initiative or seeking personal growth, this pack is an invaluable tool. 📥 Download it instantly and start creating change today - https://buff.ly/3ZgHfMA #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveWorkplace #LeadershipTools #EDI

I recently facilitated a session for some leaders in education each of whom are working hard to create inclusive environments in their schools. They are really trying. The challenges in education can’t be underestimated in terms of cuts in resources, the expectations for teachers and schools to be social workers, signpost to benefits, meet the needs of every single individual child in the school, working in an environment which is over scrutinised in my view and very results driven. These are just a few of the challenges in education, the list is extensive. As a previous senior leader in secondary education, I can tell you that working 7-5 and then 7-11 was normal practice. This can only lead to burn out and even though we may perceive leaders to be promoted above the workload, you find that the workload remains, it just looks different to when you were teaching a full timetable. So, here we have a group of senior leaders who are trying to embed inclusive practice in the shape of care for their staff, care for students and then system change around things such as policy and curriculum. Great, no criticism here, but the challenge is that if they are not prepared to put boundaries in place for themselves, nothing will change. If they are not saying, ‘my needs as a leader are not being met, but by all means keep telling me about yours’, any inclusion strategy will fail. It is vital for them to model self care and boundaries, to say this work will have to wait because actually my mental and physical health is more important, to say we actually don’t need to do this anymore, let’s change/simplify/remove it. Until then, inclusion won’t work because what people will see is a maintenance of the status quo and because you are a leader, they will think those behaviours are what are required to get ahead, or guilt of seeing you working while they are resting will still motivate them to keep working in an exclusionary environment which is not conducive to long term sustainability and wellbeing.

Why Settle for One-Size-Fits-All EDI Solutions? Every organization is unique. That’s why our Spotlight Partnership Packages offer custom EDI strategies and continued support tailored specifically to your team’s needs. 👉 https://buff.ly/4gYQvN8

Inside our Free Inclusion Resource Pack, you’ll find over 100 resources signposted to guide you on your journey to a truly inclusive environment. Whether you're leading an EDI initiative or seeking personal growth, this pack is an invaluable tool. 👉 Download the pack here: https://buff.ly/3ZgHfMA #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveWorkplace #LeadershipTools #EDI

Support your equity, diversity and inclusion journey through informed and targeted training and learning. Our workshops are ideal for organisations that wish to stay up-to-date with current language and practices surrounding culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3WFxHKW

Details on our next Community Space at Tara Theatre https://lnkd.in/evaxCYrd

Are you ready to take meaningful steps toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in your organization? The Free Inclusion Resource Pack is here to help! Inside, you’ll find over 100 resources signposted to guide you on your journey to a truly inclusive environment. Whether you're leading an EDI initiative or seeking personal growth, this pack is an invaluable tool. 📥 Download it instantly and start creating change today. Let’s build inclusive spaces where everyone thrives. 💡 👉 Download the pack here https://buff.ly/4i8ejyY #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveWorkplace #LeadershipTools #EDI

🤔 Is your EDI work stuck in a cycle of good intentions but little progress? Many organisations in the arts and creative industries start their EDI journey with passion, yet find themselves hitting roadblocks along the way. In our latest blog, we dive into why EDI efforts often stall and offer actionable insights on how to: ✅ Identify the real barriers holding your efforts back ✅ Build sustainable, impactful strategies ✅ Foster genuine inclusion, not just representation EDI isn't just a box to tick—it’s a process that requires reflection, accountability, and adaptability. Curious about what might be keeping your initiatives from moving forward? Check out the blog to gain clarity and practical tips: https://buff.ly/3ZoVU9K

Join the Talawa team! We are currently looking for a new full-time Marketing and Communications Manager. The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for all of Talawa’s audience-facing operations, including marketing, press, social media, and audience development strategies. The successful candidate will work across all departments, including with the Artistic and Executive Directors, New Work, Community Engagement and Development teams. Salary: £33,000 - £36,000. Please email your applications with a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] referencing Marketing and Communications Manager in the subject line. Please let us know if you require this Job Pack in a different format by calling us on 020 7251 6644 or by email to [email protected] Closing date: 12:00 Monday 27 January 2025 Please visit https://lnkd.in/dUkEdgij for the full job description and application information.