Sharing, Learning, Reflection
Our Sharing, Learning and Reflection sessions provide a safe and supportive space to explore equality, diversity and inclusion topics, exchange experiences, ask questions and reflect on different perspectives.
Learn, reflect and take action
Free EDI events and resources
Join free online conversations and book clubs, or explore practical resources to support equality, diversity and inclusion.
These opportunities are designed to help people and organisations build knowledge, consider different perspectives and strengthen inclusive practice.
Free online events
Conversations, reflection and shared learning
Take part in facilitated sessions that create space to listen, learn, ask questions and engage with different experiences and perspectives.
Courageous Conversations about Race
In a safe and inclusive virtual space, participants are invited to share experiences, perspectives and insights on race relations and social justice.
Facilitated by experienced moderators, these sessions support open, honest and respectful conversations.
Anti-Racism Book Club
The Anti-Racism Leadership Book Club explores literature that enriches our understanding of race equality, diversity and inclusion.
Through thoughtful discussion, the club creates space for open dialogue, critical reflection and shared learning.
LGBTQ+ Book Club
Explore powerful LGBTQ+ literature that can spark change in ourselves, our workplaces and the wider world.
Open to LGBTQ+ people and allies, the club provides a space to learn, share, ask questions and build confidence to challenge discrimination and create more inclusive environments.
2026 national programme
Courageous Conversations: Race & Rights
A year-long programme of monthly online events exploring Black heritage, identity and racial justice.
Co-designed with young people, the series builds confidence and skills to challenge racism, promote inclusion and advance equality. Each month connects to a key moment in Black British history and opens a space to learn, reflect and take action together.
Free resources
Practical EDI guides, briefings and tools
Use and share these materials to support learning, discussion, policy development and inclusive practice.
Posters
EDUK Posters
View and download EDUK posters for learning, awareness and workplace discussion.
Browse EDUK PostersEmployer guidance
Is it time to review your probation periods?
From January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims is reducing from two years to six months. Employers should review their probation arrangements before the legislation takes effect.
Read the employer guidance (PDF opens in a new tab)Code of practice
Social Media EDI Code of Practice
Standards for EDUK staff, volunteers and representatives, online and offline, designed to support a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. You may tailor the code for your own organisation.
Download the Code of Practice (PDF opens in a new tab)Workplace pledge
Be Screened – Get Seen
A communications and social-media pack supporting a workplace pledge that enables staff to attend cancer-screening appointments during working hours when another appointment time is unavailable.
Download the pack (PDF opens in a new tab)Campaign resource
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
11–17 May 2026
A practical resource focused on moving from mental-health awareness towards meaningful action.
Mental Health Awareness Week – Taking Action (PDF opens in a new tab)Campaign resources
Safeguarding Awareness Week 2026
18–22 May 2026
Resources for leading safeguarding with purpose and reviewing strategic safeguarding practice.
Lesson plan
Countering Anti-Semitism
A lesson plan for a session on countering antisemitism, which can also be adapted to address other forms of discrimination or racism.
Download the lesson plan (PDF opens in a new tab)Language guide
10 DEI phrases I don’t use any more
Language shapes culture. This guide considers ten phrases that can be vague or unhelpful and offers clearer alternatives grounded in precision and accountability.
Download the guide (PDF opens in a new tab)Manager briefing
Five common mistakes managers make
A practical guide to replacing performative gestures with embedded inclusion in day-to-day management and leadership.
For the full Manager’s 10-Point EDI Briefing, email alyson@equalityanddiversity.co.uk.
Read Five Common Mistakes (PDF opens in a new tab)Workplace guide
National Inclusion Week Guide
National Inclusion Week takes place from 14–20 September 2026. Use this guide to move beyond awareness-raising and embed inclusion into organisational systems, strategies and everyday behaviours.
Explore the National Inclusion Week GuidePolicy guide
Designing an Equality Policy and Action Plan
Practical guidance to help organisations develop clear, current and comprehensive equality policies and action plans that support accountability and inclusive practice.
Download the policy guide (PDF opens in a new tab)Learning resource
10 Key Steps to Understanding and Applying Intersectionality
Intersectionality helps us examine how identities and systems of power interact to shape inequality, privilege and people’s lived experiences.
This resource introduces ten practical steps for applying an intersectional lens meaningfully.
Explore the ten key stepsSchool leadership briefing
Learning Styles – What School Leaders Need to Know
The learning-styles theory claims that people learn best through a preferred visual, auditory or kinaesthetic mode. Research does not show that matching teaching to these styles improves learning.
This briefing explores more inclusive, evidence-informed approaches.
Read the full briefingAnti-racism resource
Not racist v Anti-Racist
There is an important difference between being “not racist” and actively practising anti-racism.
This resource encourages people to learn, speak clearly about where they stand and use the tools available to challenge racism and influence others.
Download Not Racist v Anti-Racist (PDF opens in a new tab)Looking for more EDI learning and support?
Explore EDUK’s full range of practical resources, training and ongoing professional support.
Choose the option that best fits your role, organisation and priorities.