We have designed a series of training workshops based on the challenges most present across the sector, and based on the continual feedback that we get from teachers, parents, students, and schools themselves.

The three in-person sessions can be procured as a package to be delivered over three/four INSET days.

Alternatively, training can be procured on a single-session basis.

We recommend that sessions are procured in the order listed, however, we understand that some schools will have had training on some topics, so this is not mandatory.

For subject (e.g. English) & department specific (e.g. Admissions, HR, Marketing, or Safeguarding) webinars, please visit our page HERE.

On request, content can also be adapted to meet your school’s individual needs.

To book or discuss your needs please email shola@aceducationnetwork.com

Click HERE for School Training & Consultancy Testimonials 

TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF (Including Business & Support)

The Rationale for Anti-Racism

Content:
– Anti-racism for everybody
– What is the history?
– Anti-racism, social justice and legacy
– Anti-racism as a safeguarding issue
– Anti-racism under the Equalities Act
– The business case
– Attending to all stakeholders
– What are individual, organisational, and sector responsibilities?

Duration: 60-90 mins – As specified by the school

Format: Presentation and open forum

Let’s Just Talk about Race: Towards Racial Literacy, Confidence, and Competence

Content:
– Racial literacy – introduction to terminology. How to end awkwardness
– Asking questions
– Acquiring racial literacy and racial competency
– Understanding common microaggressions, their histories, and their impacts
– Facilitating informed conversations about race and racism

Duration: 90-120 mins – As specified by the school

Format: Presentation and open forum/workshops in smaller groups

Anti-Racism in Action: Reflecting on Bias

Content:
– The role of teachers
– Combating bias
– Cultural humility
– The pupil context – anti-racism for all
– A deep dive into unconscious bias

Duration: 90-120 mins – As specified by the school

Format: Presentation and open forum/workshops in smaller groups

Anti-Racism in Action: Anti-Racist Pedagogy

Content:
– Theory, structure, and the practice of racism embedded in history and academic disciplines
– Anti-racist methodologies in the classroom
– Empowering students and creating an inclusive community
– Fostering critical thinking in students
– Critical self-reflection

Duration: 60 mins
Format: Presentation, workshop & case studies

TRAINING FOR GOVERNORS & SLT

How to Plan the EDI Journey in Your School (Not Solely Anti-Racism)

Content
– The rationale for an EDI roadmap (Not a standalone anti-racism document)
– An EDI roadmap as a strategy document
– Intro to each area of the roadmap
– Understanding data
– How to prioritise and order activities
– How to set metrics and measure progress
-The benefits
– How to bring the whole school community on board and balance needs

Duration: 120 mins

Format: Presentation, workshop & case studies