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The Inclusion and Diversity Partnership (IDP) provides a forum for open discussion and collaboration to shape and influence 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.The IDP was formed with the understanding that this work is part of a long and sustained journey for our communities, intended to supplement what we already do, and provide a forum for us to work collaboratively on a shared vision.
Our current priorities are focused on four key areas:Children feel safe and heard.
Staff feel part of a supportive team.
Families feel welcomed, valued and involved in their child’s learning journey.
Communities see schools and settings as places that respect and reflect them.
117 schools and settings have signed the county commitment document to demonstrate to others, both those within their immediate communities and those further afield, that they are working to further promote a sense of belonging in their settings.
To join the growing number of schools and settings that have signed the Commitment Document in support of the Partnership's vision, click here.
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Schools and settings who have currently signed the Commitment are:
Abbotts Ann C of E Primary School
Hawley Primary School
North Baddesley Junior School St Mary Bourne Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Heatherside Junior School
North Farnborough Infant School
St Mary's Bentworth CE Primary School
Alver Valley Federation
Hook Infant School
Northern Infant School
St Mary's C of E Junior School
Andrews' Endowed C of E Primary School
Horndean C of E Junior School Northern Junior School St Matthew's C of E Aided Primary School
Bartley C of E Junior School
Itchen Abbas Primary School
Oakley CE Junior School
St Michael's C of E Infant School
Baycroft School
Kempshott Infant School
Osborne School
St. Peter's Junior School
Bentley Primary School
Kempshott Junior School
Overton CE Primary School
Steep C of E VC Primary School Bramley C of E Primary School
Kingsclere CE Primary School
Park View Primary School Sun Hill Junior School
Brockhurst Primary School
Langrish Primary School Petersgate Infant School
Tadley Community Primary School Buryfields Infant School
Lanterns Nursery School
Pilgrims' Cross CofE Primary School Talavera Infant School
Charles Kingsley's C of E Primary School
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Portway Junior School
Talavera Junior School
Cherbourg Primary School
Leesland C of E Infant School
Potley Hill Primary School
The Cambridge Primary School
Cherrywood Community Primary School
Leesland C of E Junior School Purbrook Junior School The Crescent Primary School
Church Crookham Junior School Liphook C of E Junior School
Queen Mary's College
The Federation of Guillemont Junior and Pinewood Infant Schools
Colden Common Primary School Liphook Infant School
Ringwood CE Infant School
The Henry Cort Community College Compton All Saints' C of E Primary School Liss Infant School Rowledge C of E Primary The Key Education Centre Cove Junior School Liss Junior School Rucstall Primary School The Schools of Woolton Hill Crofton School Long Sutton Primary School Saint James C of E Primary School Titchfield Primary School Cupernham Infant School Manor CE Infant School Shakespeare Junior School Tower Hill Primary School Denmead Junior School Manor Infant School Sheet Primary School Twyford St Mary's C of E Primary School Fairfield Infant School Manor Junior School South Farnborough Infant School Vigo Primary School Fairfields Primary School Maple Ridge School South Farnborough Junior School Warren Park Primary School Four Lanes Community Junior School Marchwood C of E Infant School Southwood Infant School Wellington Community Primary School Four Lanes Infant School
Marlborough County Infant School Springwood Infant and Junior School Wellstead Primary School Freegrounds Junior School
Marnel Junior School St Bede C of E Primary School Western Downland CE VA Primary School Froxfield C of E Primary School Mayhill Junior School St Columba C of E Primary School Whiteley Primary School Greatham Primary School Merdon Junior School St Francis C of E Primary School Whitewater C of E Primary School Hampshire School Library Service Merton Infant School St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Wildern School Harrow Way Community School Micheldever C of E Primary School St Mark's CofE Primary School Winklebury Infant and Junior schools Hart Plain Junior School
Newtown C of E Primary School St Martin's CE (Aided) Primary School Youth Options -
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The next event will be held on Thursday 2 July 2026 from 4.15 – 5.00pm and is open to school leaders and staff. You may wish to consider watching the event as part of a staff meeting.
Staff meeting
Our next staff meeting is being held on Wednesday 10 June 2026, 3.45 - 5.00pm. More details to follow.
The focus of this meeting was selected by those of you who attended the last meeting and will explore the priority Welcoming, valuing and involving families in their child’s learning.
Please complete the sign up form to receive the Teams link for the meeting. The meeting will follow the same online format as our previous staff meetings, with opportunities for your staff (including support staff and any governor representatives) to discuss the work you are doing in your schools, hear and reflect on lived experiences, and further consider how to fulfil the overarching aim of the partnership in your own settings.
In preparation for the session, we would encourage you to review your current practice against section 8 ‘Engaging Parents and Carers’ in the SE toolkit. SE Tool June 2024.docx
This meeting is a valuable opportunity to strengthen inclusive practice across your school community. We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions.
Inclusion and Diversity staff meeting: Wed 10 June - sign up form
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging District Partnership Offer 2026-27
We would like to continue with the sustainable model of support for the next academic year and so are pleased to offer a new series of Diversity and Equality networks and EARA primary groups for the schools in your area for 2026-27. This will consist of one network meeting and one Equality and Rights Advocates (EARA) meeting per term for each of the districts engaged in the partnerships.
Please see flyer below for more information and sign up details.
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We would love to hear your questions, feedback or ideas for content, so please do get in touch with us at belonging@hants.gov.uk.