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Equality and diversity issues

Multiverse
Multiverse provides initial teacher trainers and trainees with a comprehensive range of resources focusing on the educational achievement of pupils from diverse backgrounds. It has been developed in response to the surveys which show that a significant number of NQTs still need support in teaching pupils with English as an additional language. The website is organised in six strands:

• race and ethnicity
• social class
• religious diversity
• bilingual and multilingual learners
• refugees and asylum seekers, and
• travellers and Roma

The resources range from ITT learning and teaching materials, research papers, government reports, articles from the media, case studies, and video clips.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) 
The new Commission, a non-departmental public body purpose is to reduce inequality, eliminate discrimination, strengthen good relations between people and protect human rights. The EHRC brings together the work of the three existing Commissions, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) in this new body. The CEHR will take on all of the powers of the existing Commissions as well as new powers to enforce legislation more effectively and promote equality for all.

Windrush awards
The annual windrush champion of the year awards celebrate and honour role models, creativity and achievement amongst minority ethnic groups and individuals. It is the only event of its kind to recognise both the African Caribbean and Asian communities.

People in Harmony
People in Harmony is an interracial, anti-racist organisation which promotes the positive experience of interracial life in Britain today and challenges racism, prejudice and ignorance in society.

Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)
The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st century Britain. Through campaigns, education, research and advice, the EOC aims to promote equal status and pay for women, combat stereotyping and sexual harassment and make public services relevant to the differing needs of men and women.

Ethnic minority foundation
The Ethnic Minority Foundation (EMF) is a national registered charity created to provide a secure base for Britain's minority ethnic communities. Since its inception in 1999, EMF has worked tirelessly to identify and meet the needs of the country's most diverse, deprived and disadvantaged individuals and groups.

Support and counselling for teachers

Teacher Support Network

The Teacher Support Network is the international, independent charity that provides free support services to improve the wellbeing and effectiveness of those working in education in the UK and US.

Our services include:

• personalised practical and emotional support via online coaching system
  
• confidential, solution-focused telephone counselling (not available in Scotland; and not available to retired and former teachers and lecturers)
  
• up-to-date information and teaching related news
  
• factsheets and guides on a diverse range of issues including work-life balance, stress management and pupil behaviour
  
• information and referrals to relevant organisations
  
• money advice – including information on what statutory benefits can be claimed
  
• financial assistance available to teachers and lecturers in need. Teachers – serving or retired - may apply for a grant or loan if they have less than £5,000 in savings and teach, or have taught, in England or Wales (not available to trainee teachers) 

To access these services please call Teacher Support Line on 08000 562 561 in England and 08000 855 088 in Wales or visit the Teacher Support Network website