Ready to build
a more inclusive
culture?
Creating cultures where people feel they belong doesn't happen by accident. It takes listening, learning and practical action.
That's why we've created a growing collection of free resources, guides, reports and tools to help schools, Trusts and Local Authorities strengthen Inclusion, Belonging and Wellbeing.
From our award-winning research and Inclusion Index reports to practical playbooks, articles and our Say What? animations, you'll find evidence-informed ideas that can help turn good intentions into meaningful change.
These resources also offer a glimpse into the wider support available through the GEC Platform, where Inclusion Champions access CPD, implementation tools, expert insights and one of the largest libraries of inclusion resources in education.
Explore, download and use whatever is helpful. If it sparks a conversation, challenges a perspective or helps someone feel more seen, it's doing its job.
The Research
Meet the Inclusion Index
A national evidence base for Inclusion, Belonging and school experience.
Published termly by the GEC, the Inclusion Index brings together lived experience data from students, staff, parents and carers to help leaders understand what is really happening across educational communities.
Unlike traditional data sets that focus on attendance, attainment or behaviour, the Inclusion Index explores how people experience school. It surfaces the conditions that often sit behind the numbers, helping leaders understand where people feel they belong, where barriers exist and where action is needed most.
Drawing on tens of thousands of voices, the Index triangulates survey data, research workshops, interviews and practitioner insight to identify the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping inclusion in schools today.
Each edition provides:
National trends and emerging issues
Student, staff and parent/carer perspectives
Inclusion and belonging insights
Kaleidoscopic Data and lived experience evidence
Practical reflection points for leaders
Actionable recommendations for schools, Trusts and Local Authorities
Whether you are looking to benchmark your own setting, strengthen your inclusion strategy or better understand the experiences of your community, the Inclusion Index provides a unique window into what people are really saying, feeling and experiencing in education today.
Read the Report
26,000 Voices: What Students and Staff Really Think About Inclusion
“The report shows us not just what's happening, but what's possible.”
What happens when you stop assuming and start listening?
Drawing on the voices of more than 26,000 students and staff, this landmark GEC report reveals how inclusion is being experienced in schools today, and where the greatest opportunities for change exist.
At a time when schools are grappling with attendance, behaviour, staff retention, wellbeing and growing complexity, the findings are clear: inclusion is not a 'nice-to-have'. It is a foundation for thriving schools and stronger outcomes.
Combining quantitative data, lived experience and Kaleidoscopic Data insights, the report surfaces the realities often hidden behind traditional metrics. It explores belonging, representation, wellbeing, support, leadership and school culture through the voices of those experiencing education every day.
Inside the report you'll discover:
Key findings from 26,000 student and staff voices
National trends affecting Inclusion and Belonging
Intersectional insights often missed by traditional data
Practical recommendations for leaders
Examples of what schools are doing to create meaningful change
Whether you're a school leader, Trust executive, Local Authority professional or inclusion champion, this report provides evidence, insight and practical reflection to help you build more inclusive and equitable educational communities.
GEC in the Press
Media enquiries:
Please email office@thegec.education
Say What? is our free animation series designed to make complex inclusion ideas simple, accessible and useful for schools.
GEC KnowHow
The biggest* collection of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Belonging resources ever - for everyone!
Our Blog
Written by us and members of the GEC Circle, for you.
More Free Stuff
There’s Nothing Square About Our Circle of Experts!
Our Circle is made up of over 400 experts, practitioners and changemakers who are passionate about creating more inclusive places to learn and work.
Many of their insights, tools and practical guides sit within our Champion Hub, where GEC Inclusion Champions access ongoing CPD, playbooks and resources designed to support meaningful change.
These free resources are just a little taster of what's available inside the GEC Platform. We hope they spark ideas, start conversations and help you take your next step towards more intentional inclusion.
Enjoy exploring – and if you'd like access to the full library, we'd love to welcome you as a GEC Champion.
Become a member to gain access to the full GEC Platform.
Latest Free Download
Download our free Section by Section breakdown that maps how the GEC Platform aligns with each area of the new Ofsted Inclusion Scorecard. Get it here >
See how Flexible Working can work for you and your school.
How to close the Gender Pay Gap in schools.
A GEC Playbook for trusts, schools and homes to support Anti-Racism intent and impact in our schools.
A guide for carers and families on feelings.
A guide for educators, families and students on consent.
We brought teachers and academics together to create this free bank of lesson plans for EYFS, KS 1, KS2 and KS 3 students so you can teach gender equality!
Following research conducted by GEC CEO, Dr Nicole Ponsford, and Circle member, Tommy Hatto, Founder of THO, we have published a report on body image.
Access for free.
An open access GEC Playbook offering timely guidance to help leaders navigate the evolving landscape of gender inclusion and compliance.
Events
We are increasingly asked to contribute to events as keynote speakers or panellists. We are also partners many national and international education and edtech events across the calendar.
See upcoming events below.
If you would like Dr Nicole Ponsford or a member of our Circle to speak at your event get in touch here with more information.
GEC Pin-board
We have a huge number of Inclusion and Wellbeing experts in our GEC Circle, many of whom have specific offerings for schools, students and the wider education community. Our GEC Pin-board is where we collate those offers, making it as easy as possible for our Inclusion Champions to take a cultural health check and build belonging expertise.