A Little Guide for Teachers: Cultivating Belonging in Schools

Hannah Wilson is a Leadership Development consultant, coach and trainer. She is the Co-Founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is the Director of Diverse Educators. Hannah previously taught English, Drama and Media Studies over a 20-year career in schools in Kent, London and Oxfordshire. She has held multiple leadership roles including Head of Department and Head of Year, she has led as an Assistant Headteacher and as a Deputy Headteacher, she was the founding Headteacher of a start-up secondary school and a founding Executive Headteacher of a start-up primary school.

Introduction: Why should we care about DEIB? 1 Belonging in Society: How do we develop it? 2 Belonging in Schools: How do we change it? 3 Belonging in the Staffroom: How do we disrupt it? 4 Belonging in the Classroom: How do we foster it? Call to Action: What do we do next?