About the GEC
We exist to help schools build positive, inclusive cultures.
Empower your school with inclusive excellence
In a world where diversity is our greatest strength, your role in shaping young minds is pivotal. The Global Equality Collective is here to partner with you in this noble endeavour.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to help you build a school culture where every staff member and student feels valued, heard, and included.
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Why inclusivity matters in education
Inclusivity isn't just a moral imperative; it's a catalyst for educational success. Research shows that inclusive educational environments enhance student engagement, academic performance, and overall well-being. When staff feel supported in a diverse workplace, their teaching thrives, or as we see it, body-popping positivity and learning for all!
Your commitment to equality and inclusivity is a commitment to a brighter future for all. We founded the GEC, brought the Collective together and work continuously to provide the best technology and resources to make your place, the place where every individual can thrive.
How we’re shaping positive cultures in schools
Because Every Student and Educator Deserves to Belong
One of our main aims is to impact cultural change through our communities and work - we want all of our futures to be equitable.
We strive for nothing short of systemic change, to help us all break out of binary thinking about privilege and diversity.
Why are we so well-placed to deliver a cultural health check?
The right team
Founded by Nic Ponsford, the Global Equality Collective (GEC) is now a multi-award-winning global community of over 13,000+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) change makers including 400 inclusion, diversity and well-being subject matter experts, working together to equip, empower and educate. Meet the team here or learn more about the Collective here.
The right platform
The GEC Platform streamlines your journey towards achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion with combined approach. Level 1, our Staff Module, is designed for everyone in your school community, including site teams, senior leadership, governors, support staff, and curriculum teams. This then gets your cultural ecosystem right for the next step - students.
With the introduction of Level 2, the Students Module, you now have the unprecedented ability to incorporate and understand student perspectives like never before.
Read more about how we gave the students a voice in this write-up from our development partners, Pixielabs.
The right resources
Our ‘Netflix’ style training hub, the ‘GEC Library’ boasts over 30 days of CPD for all of your staff. Our human library of content comes from a place of compassion and research, while e-learning modules help your staff understand everything when it comes to intentional inclusion.
Get a sneak peek via our Resources page.
Reviews
See how we’re shaping positive cultures. View our Case studies >
“Working with the GEC has allowed us to challenge negative attitudes and stereotypes, whilst providing our students with a greater understanding of an evolving society we live in.”
Pioneer Secondary Academy
“The data provided by the GEC has been instrumental in informing our action plan for EDIB and identifying what we need need to do in school to facilitate belonging for all stakeholders.”
British International School of Chicago
“This isn’t just another mark to put on your letterhead; this is a springboard to real and ongoing whole-scale organisational change and development”
Discovery Schools Academy Trust
“Approachable team, very supportive and the surveys are thorough - a great way to get a DEI snapshot in a school.”
International School of Lausanne, Switzerland
“The GEC Platform is sensational. The overall findings have been incredibly useful, leading us to consider elements of our approach that we have not thought about before ”
The Duston School
“Nic and Gemma have been amazing - so helpful when I have had questions. They respond quickly and are always supportive - they ensure I don't feel silly for asking.”
Batley Multi Academy Trust
We exist to help schools build
positive, inclusive cultures.
“The GEC Platform is the platform of our time. I think every
school in the country should engage in the GEC movement!”
Avonwood Primary School (United Learning)