Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Cheviot Learning Trust will build a diverse and inclusive organisation that enables everyone (staff and students) to work and learn together to achieve their full potential.
We recognise the importance of diversity in the workplace and in education and aim to provide an inclusive environment for all of our staff, students and our wider communities.
Below are key objectives to help us work towards diversity and inclusion.
Culture
Build an inclusive, compassionate culture where everyone in our community can belong
- Improve the sense of belonging reported by staff and students in regular surveys
- Build inclusion into our communications planning
- All staff to access EDI training at induction and throughout their employment at Cheviot Learning Trust
KPI
- 100% of staff will positively engage with EDI training annually
- Use staff voice to track levels of employee engagement from different groups
Our People
Review and improve recruitment and selection processes to develop inclusivity to attract applications from all parts of our communities
- Increase the diversity of teacher and support staff recruits by ensuring our application processes are as inclusive as possible
KPI
- Monitor and report on staff diversity annually
Leadership
Through greater opportunities and inclusivity attract a wider range of applicants to leadership and governance roles from all parts of our communities
Increase diversity of senior leaders and governance volunteers
KPI
Increased number of applications from those with diverse characteristics
Data
Collect sufficient data to help us understand staff diversity and experiences
Increase the quality and depth of data collection to create a strong understanding of any under-representation
KPI
- All staff given the opportunity to disclose any protected characteristics into a Trust staff database to enable effective analysis of inclusive practices
- Annual Trust Board report analysing staff inclusion and performance against the ED&I policy