Primary Educational Equity Programme with Rachel Macfarlane 24-25

SAfE is committed to ensuring that all learners in Surrey are able to access a diverse and enriched curriculum, regardless of the barriers they may face. The gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils in the county remains high and is continuing to grow. As part of our commitment to educational equity, SAfE is working with Lead Advisor for Underserved Learners for HFL Education and author of ‘Obstetrics for Schools’, Rachel Macfarlane, to deliver a year-long programme focussed on identifying our underserved learners, assessing how well they are included and developing strategies to raise outcomes for all. This programme is designed to allow schools to develop a culture of equity rather than equality, and to ensure that all learners have a sense of belonging at school, positively impacting attendance and behaviour. Sessions will cover family engagement, addressing unconscious bias, growing status and self efficacy of underserved learners and effectively using data to ensure inclusion. Schools will work in hubs to host colleagues and share good practice, with intersessional tasks to complete and support available throughout the programme.

Please note that two delegates from each school will be expected to attend each session, ideally the Headteacher and Pupil Premium Lead. Both places will be covered by one ticket, so only one ticket should be purchased per school. The same delegates will be expected to attend all four in-person sessions.