Unpacks ideas of equality, equity, diversity and social justice, providing practitioners and those training to teach with an understanding of equality in order to address educational values and practice.

Contents;
About the Authors;
Preface;
Acknowledgements;
Part I The context and in/equality;
1 Ideas of equality: The contested concept;
2 The policy landscape;
3 Responding to single or multiple characteristics: Intersectionality challenges;
4 The inequality landscape: Some differences matter more than others;
5 Approaches to attacking inequality;

Part II Addressing in/equality;
6 Socioeconomic class and equality;
7 Gender and equality;
8 Sexuality and equality;
9 Ethnicity and equality;
10 Religion and equality.
11 Migrant children and equality
12 Special learning needs, disability and equality;

Part III Drawing together threads for action;
13 Bringing it all together: Values, ethos, actions; References; Index.

Disentangling the concept of equality in schools can be a tricky task for those in senior, middle or classroom leadership. This book will unpack ideas of equality, equity, diversity and social justice, providing practitioners and those training to teach with an understanding of equality in order to address educational values and practice. Drawing on a wide range of case studies from schools in England, Wales and Scotland, the authors illustrate the importance of leading for equality with a clear and proactive vision for change. The authors explore these key areas: Socio-economic class, Gender, Sexuality, Ethnicity, Religion, Migrant children, Special learning needs and disabilities. This book will serve as a handy guide for postgraduate and undergraduate students on Education Leadership and Inclusive Education courses