Inclusive Schools for All Genders
In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on April 16th, 2025, which clarified that the protected characteristic of "sex" under the Equality Act 2010 refers to “biological sex” only, this open access GEC Playbook offers timely guidance to help leaders navigate the evolving landscape of gender inclusion and compliance.
We are releasing this guidance now to provide clarity and confidence for school and trust leaders facing legal, ethical, and practical challenges. Use this GEC Playbook to lead with compassion, courage, and compliance, ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and safe. This is a free version of the membership materials available in the GEC Platform.
Conversations around inclusion can be hard but it is important to have these discussions if we are to create safe cultures. We should never make assumptions about someone’s history and experiences so to truly understand how our staff and students feel, we should ask them. At the GEC, we can help you understand your school culture better with the GEC Platform. Our student and staff surveys build a holistic picture of your school culture and we can help you build a pathway to better inclusion with resources, expert help and support. If you find this guide on Gender Inclusion helpful or want to know about how we can work with you, please let us know on any of the platforms (right)!
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Immediately access our series of short videos with our founder, Nic Ponsford, as she walks you through how our technology helps you build positive, inclusive cultures. You’ll get clarity on pricing, see the GEC Platform in action, and take a look at the depth of resources your team will be able to access.
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Try our Inclusion Scorecard
We’ve built the GEC Inclusion & Belonging Scorecard. In just 3 minutes, you’ll gain a clear picture of where your school stands when it comes to creating a truly inclusive environment. No jargon. Just a simple, powerful tool to help you understand your current culture and identify areas to strengthen.
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If you want to discuss things personally and confidentially, you can book a free consultancy session with our Founder so we can help you better understand your next steps. Previously an award-winning Advanced Skills Teacher and Harvard author (‘TechnoTeaching’), Nic Ponsford is now an educational and technology thought leader.
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