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Hannah Wilson ACC FCCT FRSA
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Leadership Development Consultant, Coach & Trainer| DEIB Strategist & Facilitator| Director Belonging Effect| Co-founder #DiverseEd & #WomenEd| Trustee & Chair SGSAT| Mentor YCDT| PCC Member ICF| FCCT| Former EHT| www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk
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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Consultation

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Consultation | Belonging Effect
We believe that any statutory guidance for schools and colleges should provide workable and inclusive guidance that protects all students from discrimination, and ensures safety, dignity and respect f...
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February 18, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Morgan Whitfield

Pregnancy Loss in Education: Breaking the Silence, Structures and Support

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Pregnancy Loss in Education: Breaking the Silence, Structures and Support | Belonging Effect
Pregnancy loss is often described as a silent grief. For women in education, the silence is compounded by the relentless rhythm of school life.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Tracey Dunn

Benedict’s Law and the implications for schools

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Benedict’s Law and the implications for schools | Belonging Effect
Early action will help to protect vulnerable pupils, demonstrate proactivity and give staff confidence in managing allergic emergencies.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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Our Feb 2026 monthly Belonging Effect newsletter is out!

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February Update from Belonging Effect
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February 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Ashtrid Turnbull

The forty year apology: My biology was never the problem

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The forty year apology: My biology was never the problem | Belonging Effect
Empowerment is not about waiting for the world to become completely ADHD or autism friendly. That is highly unlikely to happen.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Zahara Chowdhury

The Sandwich Generation: Hidden Needs in the Workplace

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The Sandwich Generation: Hidden Needs in the Workplace | Belonging Effect
Ageism in the workplace is often an under-acknowledged and yet deeply felt influence on career progression, belonging, development and wellbeing.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect blog is by Emma Slade Edmondson

What does it mean to grow up mixed-race in a world that is obsessed with tidy boxes and simple definitive answers?

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What does it mean to grow up mixed-race in a world that is obsessed with tidy boxes and simple definitive answers, and what does a journey towards belonging look like? | Belonging Effect
It took me a long time to understand that ‘belonging is not a destination - it’s a journey’.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Neil Lithgo

When teacher recruitment celebrates bias

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When teacher recruitment celebrates bias | Belonging Effect
For decades, research has shown that recruitment processes are vulnerable to bias, even when intent is fair.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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My book on Cultivating Belonging in Schools came out last week... 

The book is now available on Amazon:

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We are hosting a virtual book launch event on 9/2:

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A Little Guide for Teachers: Cultivating Belonging in Schools : Wilson, Hannah: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Buy A Little Guide for Teachers: Cultivating Belonging in Schools 1 by Wilson, Hannah (ISBN: 9781036206451) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Orla McKeating

The Power of Storytelling for Change

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The Power of Storytelling for Change | Belonging Effect
Navigating DEIB as an ITT can feel daunting. Am I using the correct terminology? Am I creating a culture of inclusion and belonging in my classroom?
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January 29, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Justus Schwenzer

“Because it makes us feel more comfortable” – Gender, Bodies, and Elephants in PE Swimming Lessons

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“Because it makes us feel more comfortable” – Gender, Bodies, and Elephants in PE Swimming Lessons | Belonging Effect
Supporting all students means creating space for open, critical dialogue across perspectives.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Johnoi Josephs and Omena Osivwemu

Unity at a Time of Polarisation

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Unity at a Time of Polarisation | Belonging Effect
If you too want to unite our communities in love, hope and unity, join the Together Alliance and stand against those sowing division and hate.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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January 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Chloe Watterston

Belonging, Empathy, and a Curriculum that Sees Every Child

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Belonging, Empathy, and a Curriculum that Sees Every Child | Belonging Effect
Belonging is the root. Empathy is the bridge. Truth is the curriculum.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me.

Empathy Week 2026: My Culture, Your Culture, Our Culture

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Find out more by following Empathy Week and founder Ed Kirwan

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Empathy Week 2026: My Culture, Your Culture, Our Culture | Belonging Effect
When we value culture, we value people. And when we value people, we create a world that is more inclusive, respectful, and kind.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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My book on 'Cultivating Belonging in Schools' will be out in Jan - it is the new addition to the Little Guide for Teachers Series (Sage)

Thanks to my editor Amy Thornton for her patience & to Delayna Spencer for the original approach.

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'Cultivating Belonging in Schools' - In Person Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the publication of the latest edition to the Little Guide for Teachers series.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Our final Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog of 2025 is by me.

Creating Psychological Safety in Schools: Building Trust for Pupils, Staff, and Parents

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Creating Psychological Safety in Schools: Building Trust for Pupils, Staff, and Parents | Belonging Effect
Creating psychological safety is not a luxury - it is the foundation of a thriving school.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Michele Deeks

ASPIRE: Creating a culture where everyone can flourish

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ASPIRE: Creating a culture where everyone can flourish | Belonging Effect
There seems to be an ever-growing body of evidence suggesting that our education system simply isn’t working for many teachers or learners.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by Laura McPhee

Sanctuaries of Inclusion & Incubators of Innovation!

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Sanctuaries of Inclusion & Incubators of Innovation! | Belonging Effect
As educators, we champion accountability. But accountability in the absence of psychological safety, can stifle innovation, limit progress & encourage poor behaviours.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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We’ve been included in @theguardian.com Christmas Charity Appeal!
This is an opportunity to showcase our #SchoolsLinking work that brings together classes from different schools in the same local area, to explore identity, #community & #belonging
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Communities are our defence against hatred. Now, more than ever, we must invest in hope
For this year’s Guardian charity appeal we are asking readers to donate to Citizens UK, The Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who is Your Neighbour?
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December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by me.

When 'Belonging' Replaces 'Equity': The Silence of White Male Educators

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When ‘Belonging’ Replaces ‘Equity’: The Silence of White Male Educators | Belonging Effect
Belonging without equity is not inclusion. It’s avoidance dressed as empathy.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by our BE Associate Adrian McLean

Defying Gravity: The Moral and Systemic Corruption of the UK - A Wicked Retrospective

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Defying Gravity: The Moral and Systemic Corruption of the UK – A Wicked Retrospective | Belonging Effect
Belonging will not grow by itself. It grows when people stop accepting shortcuts, scapegoats and silence.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is Eleanor Hecks

How Unconscious Bias Affects Student Learning

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How Unconscious Bias Affects Student Learning | Belonging Effect
Unconscious bias in the education sector occurs when teachers or other adults at a school unknowingly inflict biases on students, hindering their learning.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by our lead associate Jo Brassington

A Safe, Professional DEIB Network for Educators

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A Safe, Professional DEIB Network for Educators | Belonging Effect
The Belonging Effect Network is a safe, professional networking space for those working in education to connect and discuss DEIB.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Today's Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators) blog is by John Doyle

Unsettling Deficit Narratives: Race, Identity and Belonging in English Schools

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Unsettling Deficit Narratives: Race, Identity and Belonging in English Schools | Belonging Effect
The framing of education as a race-neutral, knowledge-rich approach endorses Eurocentric models and exclusionary practices.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM