Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all is not only a professional focus for me but a personal commitment to create spaces where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. By advocating for EDI, I strive to build a more equitable society where all voices are heard, and opportunities are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I wanted to be part of this committee as equality is at the heart of everything I do. I have an autistic daughter with a physical disability and the impact our broken education system and society has on children like her makes me want to work harder to raise awareness, in the hope that one day we will see the equity they deserve. I also have a background in deafness and working with deaf people, I’ve seen first-hand how it is society that disables them, not their deafness. The world needs to change and raising awareness is the first step.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I was eager to be a part of the committee as I’m passionate about creating an environment where our colleagues feel heard about the issues that are important to them, removing any barriers to ensure everyone is treated fairly and feels a sense of inclusion.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I joined the EDI committee as through my role in People Services, I lead on all things Colleague Experience. A key part of this is ensuring that all colleagues, regardless of their backgrounds, are treated with respect and feel able to bring their whole self to work. 

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I've always had an interest in ED&I and over the last few years have become more involved with it from both a personal and professional perspective. I'm passionate about using my privileged position as a heterosexual white male to advocate for others and help change society to become more equitable.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I wanted to be part of the EDI committee to help make NCFE a more diverse and inclusive environment for colleagues right across the business. I'm particularly interested in social mobility and ensuring diversity and equal opportunities across different socioeconomic backgrounds, but firmly believe that this overlaps with so many other areas of EDI, such as race, religion and gender.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I’m passionate about helping create a culture of inclusivity at NCFE where everyone can bring their whole, unique self to work. In my role of leading the Talent and People Product teams, I’m excited to be able to support with elevating our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and enhancing the colleague experience in making NCFE a supportive, safe place to work where everyone has the opportunity to be heard and valued.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: To be a part of a purpose which ensures that inclusivity promotes equality, which leverages diversity to its full potential so that every colleague at NCFE has a sense of belonging.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I wanted to be part of the EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) committee because I strongly believe in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of life, including the workplace. Being the co-chair of the committee provides an opportunity to contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: Different perspectives enrich the overall team and EDI is about being fair and encouraging a sense of belonging. I have always believed that employees who can be themselves have the wherewithal to pursue their own goals.

While ethnicity, racial diversity and inclusion, and gender equality are vital, I feel social mobility must be included. The more overlapping characteristics employees have, the more challenges to equity they face.

As a gay veteran, I think I can bring a specific perspective to our committee and feel encouraged by our first steps.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I have a passion to see fairness within the workplace so I wanted to be part of the committee to champion equality and inclusion, to drive positive change, and to be a voice for the unheard.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I spent my life as a dancer and arts educator, prior to joining NCFE in April 2024. In that capacity I was lucky enough to travel and meet so many different people that constantly inspired me.

I believe that inclusive, tolerant, accepting environments, where perceived difference is welcomed and celebrated should be what we strive for. I'm aware how fortunate I was to have a family that helped me follow my interests, encouraging me into a profession they neither understood, nor valued before they engaged with it to support me. 

I was the first person in my family to get a degree, to come out as gay and then be lucky enough to marry my wife. We've since adopted 2 neurodiverse children with very challenging early life experiences. I saw my family grow to not only accept, but to celebrate all the perceived differences I exposed them to and to generally stretch their tolerance muscles! 

I am proud to advocate for equality, equity, inclusion and diversity - I believe change is possible and that we really need to make it happen. A world where we respect and support each other sounds good to me!

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I wanted to join the EDI committee as I believe my experiences and perspective as someone with ADHD can contribute to creating a more inclusive environment for all.

I believe that diversity goes beyond visible differences and extends into how people think, process, and engage with the world.

I’m eager to work alongside others who share a commitment to building a more equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone, regardless of their neurodiversity, background or experiences.

Why I wanted to be part of the committee: I joined the EDI committee through my role as co-chair of the Youth Ambassador Programme, where we actively address challenges young people face in the workplace.

This work feeds directly into the EDI committee, providing a platform to bring forward the perspectives of young people at NCFE and drive meaningful, positive change.