Wandsworth is an incredibly diverse borough that we are immensely proud of. Its vibrant tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences is a testament to our community’s richness and strength. It is therefore only fitting that Wandsworth has been chosen as London’s Borough of Culture 2025 – a year dedicated to celebrating the arts and showcasing the unique talents and perspectives that make our community and its schools so unique, different and special.
Creating truly inclusive schools
Implementing a top down, bottom up, whole-school approach to EDI is the most effective way to achieve equity in our schools. But that comes with significant challenges. Addressing the rise in SEND pupils; adapting curricula to embrace and celebrate differences; ensuring a Board of Governors that can bring rich lived experiences including race, gender, religion, disability, and sexual orientation to school policy. These initiatives take time, they take resources and they need to be intentional and systemic to be truly effective.
In our latest report, our focus is on real world rather than rhetoric. How we are actively supporting schools to foster an environment of true equality, diversity, and inclusion. Giving actionable examples of how our professionals are working alongside passionate teaching staff to empower every child, regardless of their background, to reach their full potential. How we are working to deliver tangible outcomes that are strengthening each school’s effectiveness.
We believe that a truly inclusive education system is one that values and celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives of all learners. By providing schools with the tools and resources they need to address the diverse needs of their students, we can create a more equitable and just society for all.
That is why we are so delighted that the success of our service is now being recognised outside of Wandsworth boundaries. We are now currently working with schools in Kingston, Merton and Richmond which stands as a testament to the effectiveness of our approach.
I encourage you to explore the information within and discover how these valuable services can make a real difference in the lives of young people in Wandsworth. From pupil engagement to staff retention, they can lead to transformative results and permeate through everything you do. We hope you find it of use as you strive for a more equitable education for all.
Michael Hallick
Director – Business and Resources
Children’s Services
Doing Difference Differently
Read our latest report on empowering schools to deliver equitable education for all.
