Belonging Effect

Written by Hannah WilsonFounder and Director of the Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators).

Belonging is what students feel. Mattering is what students believe about their value to others.

A student can feel accepted but still wonder whether anyone would notice if they were absent. 

True inclusion is when students know:

I am welcome ...

Written by Hannah WilsonFounder and Director of the Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators).

When we hear the word inclusion, many of us think about policies, legislation or equality training. While these are important, true inclusion is something much simpler – and much more powerful.

It is about how people experience your workplace every single...

Written by Amy WilbyI am an experienced senior educational leader, currently serving as an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Curriculum, as well as a Trust-wide DEIB Champion, edublogger, and proud mum to a 21-year-old son. Since qualifying as a teacher in 2009, I have built a career rooted in both academic excellence and strong pastoral care. I bring exte...

Written by Laura McPheeLaura McPhee is Director of Education at University Schools Trust. Prior to this, Laura was an experienced headteacher. She has a proven track record of leading transformational change management and successful school improvement journeys across London. Laura is a facilitator for the National Professional Qualification facilitator for Headship (...