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The Chartered College of Teaching will work alongside Being Luminary and Chiltern Learning Trust, and the National Institute of Teaching will be working with Mindful Equity UK and Now Teach, to test solutions focused on Initial Teacher Training and recruitment practices.
Despite being overrepresented among applicants for teacher training, people from ethnic minority backgrounds are considerably underrepresented in teaching. That’s why in February this year, building on our previous work with Teach First and NFER, we opened applications for the Diversity in Education Fund, to support diverse teachers and build a more inclusive education system – which is a key priority area of Mission 44’s Nothing Happens in Isolation campaign, to prevent unnecessary school exclusions.
Today, we’re announcing that over the next four years we’ll be working with six fantastic organisations to increase the representation of ethnically diverse teachers at the recruitment and selection stage. To align with Mission 44’s values, and foster an environment of collaboration, each partnership has representation from organisations with lived experience of the diverse teacher recruitment issue, including grassroots and POC-led organisations.
Chartered College of Teaching (CCT), Being Luminary and Chiltern Learning Trust
This partnership focuses on School Centred Initial Teacher Training providers (SCITTs) across England and will:
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“I’m delighted that Mission 44 is launching the first partnerships from our Diversity in Education Fund, to tackle the systemic barriers that teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds face at the recruitment and selection stage. Alongside six brilliant organisations, we hope this work will highlight real solutions that can be adopted across the teacher recruitment sector, to ensure our teaching workforce is representative of the diverse student population it serves.”
National Institute of Teaching (NIOT), Mindful Equity UK and Now Teach
This partnership will include a spotlight on the career changer market and:
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“Increasing diversity in the teaching profession is vital and requires us to challenge the barriers faced by new teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds. I’m delighted that, along with the Chiltern Learning Trust and Being Luminary, we can bring together expertise in professional development, supporting providers to address the systemic issues that lead to unequal treatment.” – Dame Alison Peacock, CEO, Chartered College of Teaching
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Mission 44. This project will be focused on diversifying the teaching workforce, in turn ensuring every child has access to a quality education. Working together with Now Teach and Mindful Equity, we will drive impactful change, and are excited to embark on this journey together.” – Melanie Renowden, CEO, National Institute of Teaching
About Being Luminary
Being Luminary is an equity strategy consultancy founded by former school leader Angie Browne, offering a unique approach that connects deep personal development with practical DEI implementation. Moving beyond traditional compliance, Being Luminary views equity work as a redemptive practice that transforms both individuals and organisations. Through coaching and training, they guide leaders who recognise that meaningful DEI work starts from within.
About the Chartered College of Teaching
The Chartered College of Teaching is the professional body for teachers in England and Wales. Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession. By working closely with others in the sector, we are working to; develop effective, evidence-informed teachers and leaders; improve the quality of professional learning; establish flexible career pathways for teachers; and improve job satisfaction within the teaching profession.
About Chiltern Learning Trust
Chiltern Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust with 18 schools across Luton and Bedfordshire. They provide Initial Teacher Training through the Chiltern Training Group, and support teachers at all stages of their career through the Chiltern Teaching School Hub. They also work in partnership with a variety of local and national organisations to help raise the attainment of all learners.
About Mindful Equity UK
Mindful Equity UK supports Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse educators from early careers to leadership, promoting retention and progression in teaching. We collaborate with ITT providers, employers, and leadership teams to implement diversity frameworks, fostering inclusive practices across cultures and genders to ensure a more representative teaching workforce.
About the National Institute of Teaching
The National Institute of Teaching improves the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level by carrying out research, applying the insights to our teacher education, and sharing findings with the school sector. Our campuses are co-located with schools and positioned to best serve the communities where quality teaching is most needed.
About Now Teach
Now Teach is a charity making a unique contribution to teacher recruitment and retention. Their key focus is bringing in career changers who would not have become teachers otherwise and helping them stay in schools for the long term. Mid-life career changers bring high-value skills and experiences into schools, but research shows they have distinct needs too, with many leaving teaching too early. Now Teach’s support helps them become teachers and then stay in teaching for the long term.
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