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Investors In Diversity for Schools

EDI Accreditation for Schools

What is Investors in Diversity for Schools?

Investors in Diversity for Schools helps you to assess the embedding of EDI in the classroom, in line with Ofsted requirements. This accreditation helps you to identify your strengths as well as areas for development and provides you with an in-built training-needs analysis and NCFD verified report.

NCFD Investors In Diversity Accreditation

What are the benefits?

Investors in Diversity for Schools is specially tailored to factor in OFSTED requirements for EDI.

  • We provide you with an equality impact review of your policies, practices and procedures.
  • This review will act as a general equality analysis of your organisation and the feedback you receive from the diagnostic surveys will allow you to celebrate your strengths and identify any gaps.
  • This prestigious quality mark will give you valuable external EDI recognition.
    You will receive complimentary analysis for the Top 100 Most Inclusive organisations index.

The Process

1. Assess:

A diagnostic survey is sent out to your internal and external shareholders. The National Centre for Diversity team will monitor response rate and provide you with regular updates.

2. Improve:

The results of the diagnostic surveys are analysed by our dedicated assessors at the National Centre for Diversity, who measure the data against the Investors in Diversity for Schools standards.

3. Review:

If successful, your organisation will achieve Investors in Diversity for Schools, which is valid for two years.

Our Guarantee to you...

We guarantee that as long as your organisation owns, leads and delivers on the agenda and follows the guidance of your Advisor, you will achieve one or more of the following outcomes:

  • Measurable improvement in your FREDIE practices
  • Organisational transformation
  • Complete culture change

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Changing workplace culture takes more than a 15 minute ‘what is equality?’ video followed by a Q&A.

We realise the journey to creating a fair and equitable workplace isn’t a walk in the park – so our customer support team are here to answer all your questions, explain the process and discuss how our services can be tailored to meet your needs.

Call now on 0800 288 4717 or

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Positive Outcomes From Current Clients

We see building fair places to work as an investment for your business growth.

But don’t take out word for it…

Testimonial Stars
“We are delighted to receive the Silver Award, and this will play a crucial role in shaping our long-term EDI plan, supporting us on this ongoing journey.” 
Services used: Leaders In Diversity
Tim Plumb, CEO – Polymat
“It means so much to us all that we are part of change and driving EDI forward. This accreditation is something we will display with pride as we continue to work towards our goals of a fair and equal society.”
Services used: Masters In Diversity
Karen Cowan, Head of Corporate and Governance, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lead – Ongo
“Embarking on the coveted Investors in Diversity Award had two purposes for us, both of which were equally important; to gain expert independent recognition of the work we do, and to help us push the boundaries further and do more for our people.”
Services used: Investors In Diversity
Hilary Jones, Chief Executive  – Bro Myrddin Housing Association
“We are immensely proud to have earned this esteemed certification, particularly because it reflects the voices of our employees and clients. Achieving this milestone took time, effort, and resources, but ensuring equality is a commitment we strive to uphold.”
Services used: Investors In Diversity
Deborah Parsons, Group CEO and Sustainability & Outreach Director  – Better Green Group

CASE STUDY

Carrington West

Through their Investors in Diversity journey, Carrington West aims to foster an inclusive workplace, enhance employee wellbeing, and strengthen relationships with clients and communities, while embedding ethical and socially responsible practices across their operations.

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CASE STUDY

Helen & Douglas House

For Helen & Douglas House, a commitment to FREDIE means staff feel more valued, included, and respected. With explicit support through staff network groups, lunch & learn sessions and their ‘share your story’ campaign.

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CASE STUDY

Youthlink Scotland

YouthLink Scotland champions the value of the youth work sector, challenging government at national and local levels to invest in the development of the sector

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CASE STUDY

Programmes and Project Partners – Sellafield

The National Centre for Diversity has recognised the Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield as bringing together the best of each partner organisation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across its team.

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Why do we favour fredie?

FREDIE is our extension of the EDI framework created specifically for the modern workplace and based on two decades of EDI experience.

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Testimonial Stars
“We are delighted to receive the Silver Award, and this will play a crucial role in shaping our long-term EDI plan, supporting us on this ongoing journey.” 
Services used: Leaders In Diversity
Tim Plumb, CEO – Polymat
“It means so much to us all that we are part of change and driving EDI forward. This accreditation is something we will display with pride as we continue to work towards our goals of a fair and equal society.”
Services used: Masters In Diversity
Karen Cowan, Head of Corporate and Governance, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lead – Ongo
“Embarking on the coveted Investors in Diversity Award had two purposes for us, both of which were equally important; to gain expert independent recognition of the work we do, and to help us push the boundaries further and do more for our people.”
Services used: Investors In Diversity
Hilary Jones, Chief Executive  – Bro Myrddin Housing Association
“We are immensely proud to have earned this esteemed certification, particularly because it reflects the voices of our employees and clients. Achieving this milestone took time, effort, and resources, but ensuring equality is a commitment we strive to uphold.”
Services used: Investors In Diversity
Deborah Parsons, Group CEO and Sustainability & Outreach Director  – Better Green Group

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Contact details

National Centre for Diversity

PO BOX 1741, Huddersfield, HD1 9GA

Call: 0800 288 4717

Email: admin@iiduk.org

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