Online Training for Further Education

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Unlock the potential of your diverse student body with our tailored online EDI training. Discover how fostering inclusivity and empowering staff through Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion can transform your institution. Learn to break down barriers, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare students for a diverse world.

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Andrew Bailey

During LGBTQ+ History Month, we asked our colleague Andrew Bailey to share his experience working at NCFD as a gay man. Andrew highlights the importance of working in an environment where he can be his true self, valued and respected. His role allows him to contribute to meaningful changes, fostering diversity and inclusion, and underscores the significance of awareness campaigns in continuing the dialogue around LGBT+ issues.

In a challenging year, gladiators of equality, diversity, and inclusion shine through

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The FREDIE Awards are presented by the National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) to recognise and honour organisations and individuals that exemplify excellence in promoting Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement (FREDIE). These awards celebrate companies across various sectors—private, public, and charity—that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to creating inclusive environments. The awards aim to benchmark best practices and inspire others to advance equality and inclusivity in the workplace. At the 2021 ceremony VINCI UK claimed the top spot, while Zoe Shackleton of Huddersfield Town AFC and Karen Wallace of ScotRail were recognised for their contributions to promoting inclusive practices.

National Centre for Diversity Launches Ground-breaking Supply Chain Verification Service to help SMES work with larger companies.

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The National Centre for Diversity launched the “Supply Chain Verification Service” to support smaller suppliers in meeting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) standards, aiding them in securing contracts with large organizations. Developed with industry leaders like Amey and Eiffage-Kier, this service verifies suppliers’ EDI credentials, providing them with a competitive edge. The online service assigns unique reference numbers to verified suppliers, simplifying their proof of commitment to good practices. This initiative aims to spread FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement) values across the UK’s supply chains.