Get recognised
for being an
inclusive school
Does your school make special effort to be inclusive, taking extra steps to:
- promote the growth of mutual understanding between those of different cultural backgrounds, religions and non-religious beliefs
- encourage shared spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in ways appropriate to all staff, pupils and families
- enhance greater equality of opportunity and tackle discrimination and bullying
- develop pupils’ capacity for making autonomous choices, being active citizens and contributing to the wider community
If so, then we invite you to nominate your school for the 2015 Accord Inclusivity Award.
The annual Award - now in its seventh year - rewards those schools that do most within their particular circumstance to promote mutual understanding; build links within and between communities, and to advance an ethos of inclusion (with particular regard for inclusivity on the grounds of religion and belief). The Award is open to all schools in England and Wales.
Highlighted by Ofsted as a way for schools to complement their duties under the Equality Act to advance equality of opportunity, foster good relations and tackle discrimination, previous Award judges have included the former Secretary of State for Education, Lord Baker; Shadow Minister for Children, Lisa Nandy MP; Bishop of Buckingham, The Rt Revd Dr Alan Wilson, and journalist Polly Toynbee. The 2015 Award will be judged by another respected and experienced panel of experts from political, professional and religious backgrounds. The winners will be announced in local and national press.
For more details, including information on the previous winners and for a nomination pack, please visit the Accord website at http://accordcoalition.org.uk/inclusivity-award-2015/. The deadline for entries is Sunday December 7th 2014 and prizes will be awarded in the New Year.
Please contact Paul Pettinger at paul@accordcoalition.org.uk or on 020 7324 3071 with any queries.
Accord Coalition for Inclusive Education
www.accordcoalition.org.uk
39A Moreland Street, London, EC1V 8BB.