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The Equality Act Ruling is currently making headlines, and finding the facts among the strong opinions has been overwhelming for many people. To help you sift through the noise, Jackafal fact-checks claims shared about the recent ruling in mainstream and social media, and offers a summary of what the ruling means, legally and for the people most affected.
Becoming trauma-informed isn’t just about compassion and inclusion: it also makes good business sense. Guest poster Loretta Rose explains different types of trauma, how they manifest, and how you can cultivate a more supportive culture for the good of your colleagues and your business.
As an educator, even throwaway comments can hugely impact how and how much much your learners achieve. Our founder Madelaine Jones discusses the idea of power in the classroom, and how what you say can affect learner motivation.
The festive season can be a wonderful time of year to connect with colleagues and clients in good spirits - but there are also unique inclusion pitfalls to watch out for. In this article, Jackafal highlights some ways to ensure you’re being inclusive during the holiday season, and some common slips.
Even after reading about trans and non-binary issues, many people still feel unsure how best to show their support. Guest poster Katie Neeves shares her own experiences of transitioning, and explains positive experiences of allyship she has received in her own journey.
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How Mental Health Affects Learning
Ever noticed how struggling with your mental health can affect your learning? Jackafal explores the science behind learning and mental health, and gives you tips on how to support learners with mental health issues in the classroom.
3 Lessons Blue Monday Can Teach Us About DEI
Not keen on Blue Monday? Even if you’re not a fan of the sentiment, we have 3 ideas for things you can learn from the day to put into practice in your DEI work.
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Cheice Sorbie
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Writer, EDI Expert
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Vaneet Mehta
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Writer, bisexual activist
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Liz Giannopoulos
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Pedagogue, Founder of Encore Music Tuition
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Aisha Musa
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Race equality advocate, writer
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Madelaine Jones
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Founder of Jackafal, L&D Consultant
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Pulkit Srivastava
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Writer, L&D Expert
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Sara J
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Writer, Marketing and EDI Expert
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Arron Hutchinson
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On behalf of The ADHD Foundation
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Anja Jurgenssen
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Training Specialist, Learning Developer
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Nadeen Alalami
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Professional coach, ASD activist
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Hanna McRobbie
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Aspiring Public Law and Human Rights solicitor.
While training would ideally be led just by your learning needs, the reality is that logistics and resources often shape your training provision more than is ideal. Jackafal considers some of the ways that logistics might shape your training, and how 'non-negotiables’ can be reframed to enhance your L&D offering.