Belonging shapes whether staff stay, whether pupils engage, and whether schools can honestly say everyone fits. By 2029, every school will be expected to monitor pupils’ sense of belonging and engagement, but today only 60% do.

Edurio’s national surveys of over 85,000 staff and 230,000 pupils show that fewer than half of staff feel appreciated by leadership, and only 16% of secondary pupils say they regularly learn about people like themselves in class. If you’re not sure where to start, this free webinar series is a good place.