Inclusion and Diversity Partnership (IDP)
The strategic and district IDPs set out to provide a forum for discussion and strategic leadership to evaluate and drive forward practice in educational settings to meet one overarching aim:
Through a focus on equality and diversity, settings will develop further into places where people genuinely feel that they belong and, as a result, they will develop a strong and positive sense of self and an appreciation of their own and others' uniqueness and identity.
Ultimately, this will impact on wider society as the children and young people in our schools today will grow into tomorrow’s adults. The partnership aims to shape children and develop critical thinking, skilling children up to challenge and confront prejudice, discrimination, and racism, in order for our communities to become inclusive in the broadest sense.
This aim aligns with the Hampshire Children and Young People’s Plan 2022-25: Our shared vision is to make Hampshire an even better place where all children and young people – including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged – have the best possible start in life and are supported by the whole community to succeed.
The partnership groups enable settings and external partners to work collaboratively to establish open dialogue and understanding; shape and influence practice, and address concerns raised by pupils, staff, families and leaders.
Please use the tiles below to access the training materials, resources and further information about the LA and district IDP. In addition, click on the ‘wider links’ tile to explore what else is happening outside of the county and further afield.
The priorities that the partnership is working towards over 2024/25 are:
1. To develop and articulate and embed a shared county-wide vision for inclusion and diversity.
2. To improve educational outcomes for children and young people from minority or marginalised backgrounds and groups.
3. To strengthen the curriculum offer in schools and settings.
4. To secure greater representation and diversity of staff and governors within schools and educational settings.
To access a full copy of the strategic plan, click here.
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