Upcoming SET events

14 March 2025, 12pm-1pm: Cultural Competence: Recruitment and Retention

There is a notable disparity in the FE sector, between the proportion of white leaders and managers compared to teachers.

In 2021/22, 86% of teachers were white. By 2022/23, this had decreased slightly to 85%. In 2021/22, 91% of managers were white, compared to 90% in 2022/23. Among leaders, 93% were white in 2021/22, compared to 92% in 2022/23.

The first webinar in our new Cultural Competence Series will focus on the significant diversity gaps within education staffing. Our expert panel will delve into inclusive hiring practices, career progression opportunities, and strategies to cultivate work environments that promote long-term retention and diversity.

28 March 2025, 12pm-1pm: Cultural Competence: Leadership and Governance

Leadership and governance are key to institutional transformation. This session explores how cultural competence can shape organisational culture and policy, especially within governing bodies.

Despite ongoing efforts, diversity in governance remains a challenge, with just 6% of school governors and trustees from Global Majority backgrounds, alongside an ageing demographic.

New DfE guidance on publishing diversity data means culturally competent governance is crucial. This discussion will focus on inclusive governance practices, sustainable change, and strategies to build diverse leadership pipelines.

11 April 2025, 12pm-1pm: Cultural Competence: Inclusive Teaching and Learning

This session focuses on inclusive teaching, providing practical approaches for embracing culturally responsive pedagogy. The panel will discuss meeting diverse learner needs, fostering equity, and helping educators challenge their own assumptions and prejudices.

Areas covered:

• Equipping educators with practical tools to implement culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Addressing the balance between meeting diverse learning needs and fostering equity.

• The importance of educator self-awareness and reflexivity in teaching practices.

25 April 2025, 12pm-1pm: Cultural Competence: Student Engagement

Focusing on student engagement, this session will explore how to foster authentic connections with students and empower them to shape their educational journeys.

Discussions will highlight strategies for co-creation, embedding cultural competence, and addressing the awarding gap. 

9 May 2025, 12pm-1pm: Cultural Competence: Curriculum Design

Curriculum design plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusion and cultural competence. This session will delve into practical approaches to decolonise or diversify the curriculum, addressing systemic bias while ensuring content reflects diverse voices and lived experiences. 

23 May 2025, 12pm-1pm: Cultural Competence: Beyond Institution

This final session will explore education’s role in driving change beyond institutional boundaries. Panellists will discuss partnerships with communities and external organisations, strategies for meaningful engagement, and how education can contribute to broader societal transformation.