Resources

The table below is a list of useful resources. The 'Equality and Diversity Toolkit website list' is at the top of the list, providing useful links to other organisations.

The resources are listed under the relevant Equality and Diversity strand and the description indicates the resource type e.g. Document, Website, Poster, Guide, Weblink, Leaflet/Booklet.

The majority of the resources are listed under a general strand (Cross-strand) which is in line with the inclusivity policy of the E and D toolkit.

If you have resources you would like to recommend for inclusion in the toolkit please complete the form entitled 'Criteria for adding resources' and submit to us at wiset@shu.ac.uk

Please click on the underlined title in the resource column to download the item or be linked to the resource.

**List of Resources**
Strand	Resource	Description
Cross-strand	Equality and Diversity Toolkit website list - pdf version Equality and Diversity Toolkit website list - Word version	A list of websites within the Equality and Diversity Toolkit.
	Campaign for Science & Education (CaSE) Policy Document	A policy document which gives statistics and suggestions for ways in which STEM could be more inclusive.
	DCSF Equality Impact Assessments Workbook View menu on right of screen 'Related Links and Downloads'	A weblink offering thought-provoking insights into approaching the challenges of promoting inclusivity.
	Easy Read Version of Equalities Bill 2009	A booklet showing how to make documents in 'easy read' version.
	EDT Widening Participation	A leaflet from the Engineering Development Trust of a programme of widening participation activities to promote STEM to specific, targeted groups of pupils.
	Equality and Diversity Strand Chart	STEM Subject Choice and Careers Strategy document for resource development and CPD.
	Equality and Diversity Section	A section from STEM Cubject Choice and Careers document 'STEM Choices' Careers Education, Information and Guidance pack.
	Equal Opportunities 14-19 Strategies and Case Studies	A report highlighting examples of good practice with links to resources to help address equality & diversity, including 'Disaffection' and 'Gifted and Talented'.
	Explore the Possibilities - Top Ten Tips	A postcard with tips for parents and families to help children make the right choices and keep their options open.
	Table for Good Practice - pdf version Table for Good Practice - Word version	A document that summarises how practice can be made more inclusive using examples of websites, posters and activities.
	How to Design an Industrial Visit to Inspire Young People	A leaflet for organisations who host industrial visits, offering suggestions on how to create a more inclusive visit.
	Lessons Learned (Part 1)	A report from the STEM Subject Choice and Careers project illustrating how the project has worked in practice in schools. Case study 3 in the report is "tackling equality and diversity in work experience placements".
	More Maths Grads A-Level Poster More Maths Grads	A weblink to an example of an inclusive poster A weblink to Mathscareers poster website.
	National Standards for IAG STEM Subject Choice and Careers	A document that links to STEM Information Advice and Guidance standards which has equality and diversity themes embedded within it.
	QCDA Embedding Equality	A document, 'Embedding Equality in Diplomas', published by the Qualifications & Curriculum Development Agency.
		The posters from the Royal Society of Chemistry, listed below, are examples of good practice
	RSC - Catastrophe or Chemical Challenge
	RSC - Hi Adrenaline or Hi Tech
	RSC - Daily Routine or Unique Invention
	RSC - Indispensible or Unsustainable
	RSC - Ingredient or Additive
	RSC - Imposition or Innovation
	RSC - Landscape or Laboratory
	RSC - Refreshment or Responsibility
	Work-Related Learning Guide	A weblink to teachernet.
	Work Experience in the NHS	A weblink to a toolkit outlining how to arrange good quality work experience placements. A good example of inclusive practice within a STEM environment.
	Young Engineers	A copy of the original poster before it was assessed for inclusive practice - mainly in relation to gender/ethnicity.
	Young Engineers Entertainment Sport Medical Environment	Revised examples of Young Engineers Posters: Sport, Medical, Environment and Entertainment
	How Fair is Britain?	A weblink to an EHRC report compiling evidence on discrimination and disadvantage in Britain.
	Staying On	A weblink to an EHRC report on research into how the current 'system' creates disadvantages for some groups of young people.
	Unleashing Aspiration	A weblink to the Final Report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions.
	Criteria for adding resources	Form for submitting materials and resources to STEM E& D Toolkit.
Gender	Apprenticeships and Gender	A joint TUC and YWCA paper on occupational segregation within apprenticeships, the gender pay gap, low pay and other factors affecting young women in particular.
	Changing the Face of British Gas	A document from British Gas in the form of a case study which outlines steps taken to increase diversity in the workforce.
	DCSF Nuts & Bolts - Gender Equality	A weblink to case studies reflecting good practice in gender equality and its significance for 14-19 partnerships.
	Do you want your daughter to have an exciting and well-paid career?	A leaflet showing the benefits of girls moving into STEM Careers.
	Engineering - Girls Can Do It Too!	A weblink to Macclesfield College's project, which aimed to introduce girls, young women and parents to the many careers opportunities available in Engineering.
	Equality Duties and Schools Click link: 'Education' Scroll to documents	A weblink outlining what schools need to do to meet their legal requirements with regards to their duties under the Equality Act. Includes links to other E&D strands.
	GERI Want to do something different?	A weblink to a resource aimed at young people to encourage them to consider non- gender stereotypical careers.
	Girls in the Physics Classroom	Guidance and reports from the Institute of Physics aimed at addressing the shortage of females in Physics
	Girls into Physics Action Research	A weblink which gives examples of good teaching practice as well as some of the action research projects by teachers.
	Jive Posters	A weblink to posters published by ESF funded Jive Project - Joining Policy Joining Practice.
	LEP - Engineering Islam	A poster from the London Engineering Project (LEP) aimed at Muslim young men and women to encourage involvement and interest in STEM choices and careers.
	LEP Gender Inclusion & Cultural Diversity Guidelines	A table of action guide with useful examples of how the London Engineering Project (LEP) has created inclusive activities and resources.
	LEP Getting Girls into Engineering - A Practical Guide	A guide that gives details and examples of activities and reources developed by the London Engineering Project (LEP) to create a more diverse learning environment.
	Postcards from the Future	A new comic book from WISE, to give young women "a glimpse of the wealth of opportunities STEM careers have to offer"
	YWCA Challenging Gender Stereotypes About Work	A leaflet that summarises issues relating to traditional careers choices for disadvantaged young women. It oulines activities the YWCA has developed to help counteract this.
BME	IOP & RSC study into BME: Why Choose Physics & Chemistry	A report (2008) on the findings of a study by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry on 'The influences on Physics and Chemistry subject choices of BME students'.
	Changing the Face of British Gas	A document from British Gas in the form of a case study which outlines steps taken to increase diversity in the workforce.
	Do you want your daughter to have an exciting and well-paid career?	A leaflet showing the benefits of girls moving into STEM careers.
	GERI Want to do something different?	A weblink to a resource aimed at young people to encourage them to consider non-gender stereotypical careers.
	Jive Posters	A weblink to posters published by ESF funded JIVE Project - Joining Policy Joining Practice.
	LEP - Engineering Islam	A poster from the London Engineering Project (LEP) aimed at Muslim young men and women to encourage involvement and interest in STEM careers.
	LEP Gender Inclusion & Cultural Diversity Guidelines	A guide to a table of action with useful examples of how the London Engineering Project (LEP) has created inclusive activities and resources.
	LEP Getting Girls into Engineering - A Practical Guide	A guide that details examples of activities and resources developed by the London Engineering Project (LEP) to create a more diverse learning environment.
Faith	LEP - Engineering Islam	A poster from the London Engineering Project (LEP) aimed at Muslim young men and women to encourage involvement and interest in STEM choices and careers.
	LEP Gender Inclusion & Cultural Diversity Guidelines	A guide to a table of action with useful examples of how the London Engineering Project (LEP) has created inclusive activities and resources.
Disability	Dyslexia Style Guide	A weblink to the British Dyslexia Association website advising on style of documents, text readers and websites
	SKILL Information Sheets	A weblink to the section about listing leaflets from SKILL for disabled people, including 'Finding Work' and other education-related items
	Shaw Trust	A weblink to the Shaw Trust's website which has information for individuals with disabilities, employers and others supporting people to live independently
	Institute of Physics - Access for All	A weblink to the Access for All publication which provides "support and practical advice to university physics departments in meeting responsibilities towards disabled students"
Socio-Economic	YWCA Challenging Gender Stereotypes About Work	A leaflet that summarises issues relating to traditional careers choices for disadvantaged young women. It outlines activities the YWCA has developed to help counteract this.
	How Fair is Britain?	A weblink to an EHRC report compiling evidence on discrimination and disadvantage in Britain.
	Staying On	A weblink to an EHRC report on research into how the current 'system' creates disadvantage for some groups of young people
	Unleashing Aspiration	A weblink to the Final Report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions.