At YWTT, inclusion matters because every individual deserves to feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We believe that truly inclusive environments do not take a one‑size‑fits‑all approach; instead, they recognise and respond to individual needs, strengths, and experiences. That is why we have appointed a dedicated Inclusion Champion. Their role is to listen, advocate, and facilitate bespoke, tailored support, working closely with individuals and the YWTT Leadership and in-school teams to remove barriers and create a positive environment from the application process through to graduation. Through this commitment, we aim to ensure that inclusion is not just a principle we believe in, but a practice that shapes everything we do.

Steve Teasdale is our Inclusion Champion and he can be contacted by emailing our administrator via sally.cooper@ywtt.org.uk in the first instance.

Our Inclusion Champion is able to provide support in the following areas:

Application & Interview Support

Preparation
for the Course

On-programme Support

We recognise that the great teachers across all schools come from a variety of backgrounds and that these help to shape the workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from groups that are under-represented in the teaching profession across the local region.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring that everyone is able to fulfil their potential in the classroom which is why we don’t offer a ‘one size fits all approach’ to teacher training and tailor the provision to meet the needs of our trainees. We regularly undertaken trainee voice discussions which help shape our provision.

We ensure that placements provide safe, respectful and inclusive environments where trainees are supported to thrive as emerging professionals. Through these commitments, we aim not only to support diverse trainee teachers, but also to prepare them to become advocates for equality, dignity and opportunity for all pupils.

The YWTT Inclusion Charter

Developed in close collaboration with our tutors, partnership schools and trainees, our Inclusion Charter reflects our shared dedication to removing barriers and offering bespoke support to every individual. By bringing together these diverse voices and lived experiences, we ensure our curriculum and practices empower every aspiring teacher to succeed in their journey.

Inclusion At The Core

AT YWTT Inclusion is more than a statement of intent; it is an ongoing commitment to equity and justice. All members of our partnership aim to support the learning and wellbeing of each individual; identifying and removing barriers; providing tailored, bespoke support so that everyone thrives, feels safe and part of the community.

AT YWTT Inclusion is more than a statement of intent; it is an ongoing commitment to equity and justice. All members of our partnership aim to support the learning and wellbeing of each individual; identifying and removing barriers; providing tailored, bespoke support so that everyone thrives, feels safe and part of the community.

Listening To Our Partnership

We actively seek and value the voices of our trainees, mentors and the wider community, (especially those who may face barriers). By listening to their unique and diverse lived experiences, we gain insight into any challenges they might face and any support they need. Such insight ensures that our decision-making is inclusive by design.

We actively seek and value the voices of our trainees, mentors and the wider community, (especially those who may face barriers). By listening to their unique and diverse lived experiences, we gain insight into any challenges they might face and any support they need. Such insight ensures that our decision-making is inclusive by design.

Community Collaboration

Inclusion is strengthened through meaningful collaboration with the communities we serve. Working together as a partnership we enhance our ability to remove barriers, develop inclusion and lasting relationships. We listen, collaborate and persist to ensure our trainees are fully prepared to flourish in their teaching career.

Inclusion is strengthened through meaningful collaboration with the communities we serve. Working together as a partnership we enhance our ability to remove barriers, develop inclusion and lasting relationships. We listen, collaborate and persist to ensure our trainees are fully prepared to flourish in their teaching career.

Building From The Universal Up

We begin with strong universal provision for all, ensuring every member of our community has access to high-quality, inclusive professional development in an environment where we know them well as individuals and value their identities. By identifying needs early and offering tailored and targeted support, we create the conditions for all colleagues to thrive and feel a strong sense of belonging.

We begin with strong universal provision for all, ensuring every member of our community has access to high-quality, inclusive professional development in an environment where we know them well as individuals and value their identities. By identifying needs early and offering tailored and targeted support, we create the conditions for all colleagues to thrive and feel a strong sense of belonging.

The Interdependency of Leadership and Inclusion

Through a shared vision and consistent approaches, YWTT leaders model inclusive practice. Every decision is guided by the principle that all individuals matter equally. However, we recognise that some groups are disproportionately affected by systemic disadvantage. We therefore act deliberately to remove barriers in order to ensure a sense of belonging for all.

Through a shared vision and consistent approaches, YWTT leaders model inclusive practice. Every decision is guided by the principle that all individuals matter equally. However, we recognise that some groups are disproportionately affected by systemic disadvantage. We therefore act deliberately to remove barriers in order to ensure a sense of belonging for all.

Unlocking Potential Through Inclusion

We design our provision to be inclusive so that all individuals– regardless of their identity, background or starting point – feel that they belong and matter. In doing so, every individual is able to achieve and thrive, aspiring to become the most highly effective teacher. Inclusion runs through the heart of everything we do. It shapes our practices, informs our curriculum, guides our interactions and underpins our relationships.

We design our provision to be inclusive so that all individuals– regardless of their identity, background or starting point – feel that they belong and matter. In doing so, every individual is able to achieve and thrive, aspiring to become the most highly effective teacher. Inclusion runs through the heart of everything we do. It shapes our practices, informs our curriculum, guides our interactions and underpins our relationships.

Trainee Support

If you require specific support during your training year your first point of contact should be your YWTT tutor. Listed below is a bank of resources and organisations which you may also wish to access to go alongside that support.

Be Well Programme

theeducationalliance.org.uk/be-well-programme/

The Be Well programme is a unique resource commissioned by The Education Alliance, to increase mental health provision for children, staff and parents across schools in our Trust. The programme is made possible through close partnerships with several organisations and is made possible with the support of Pagabo.

TEAL Be Well

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Counselling Support

Employee Assistance Programme (Vivup)

Confidential Helpline: 0330 380 0658

Our EAP offers a 24/7, 365 days a year helpline to speak in confidence to fully qualified counsellors to discuss any emotional, personal or work-related issues.

In the Moment Support – provided in real-time at the very moment of distress or crisis. This type of counselling may be utilised in crisis intervention, hotlines, or emergency mental health services, where individuals are seeking help and support for distressing situations, such as suicidal thoughts, emotional crises, or trauma. In such cases, trained counsellors offer immediate support and assistance to manage the person’s current emotional state and ensure their safety.

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

NHS Talking Therapies

Free NHS support for anxiety, stress, depression and related conditions. Self-referral available in most areas.

Find NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression (nhs.uk)

Samaritans

24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.

Samaritans (samaritans.org)

Telephone: 116 123

Shout

Free confidential text support service, available 24/7.

the UK’s only free confidential text crisis service (giveusashout.org)

Text SHOUT to 85258

Mind

Information and support on a wide range of mental health issues.

We’re Mind, the mental health charity (mind.org.uk)

Domestic Abuse Support & Personal Safety

The DVAP Adults Service

For those living in the East Riding only.

Domestic Abuse – Supporting Adults (ERYC)

Telephone: 01482 396368

Bright Sky

Access to advice, guidance and support services.

Bright Sky Domestic Abuse Support (uk.bright-sky.org)

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

24-hour confidential support.

Refuge – For women and children – Against domestic violence (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Men’s Advice Line (Respect)

Supporting men affected by domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men (mensadviceline.org.uk)

Telephone: 0808 801 0327

Financial Advice & Wellbeing

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

YorLinc Student Disability Support (yorlinc.com)

Telephone: 01522 530099

This is a government-funded support system designed to assist students with disabilities, including learning difficulties like dyslexia. It provides funding for extra study-related costs, such as assistive software, equipment, and specialist tutoring, and does not need to be repaid. There are support services that can help you apply for this, YorLinc being one of these.

Angel Advance

Offers no obligation debt advice.

Online Debt Advice (angeladvance.co.uk)

Freephone: 0800 210 0638

info@angeladvance.co.uk

Ask Bill

Free and impartial help to help households manage rising bills.

Free and Impartial Help About Money and Bills (askbill.org.uk)

MoneyHelper

Free government-backed guidance on budgeting, pensions, mortgages and debt.

MoneyHelper from the Money & Pensions Service (moneyhelper.org.uk)

Citizens Advice

Free advice on finances, employment, housing and benefits.

Citizens Advice (citizensadvice.org.uk)

SetpChange

Free, confidential debt advice and support.

Menopause Support

Balance

Evidence-based menopause information and resources

Balance – Menopause & Hormones (balance-menopause.com)

NHS Menopause Hub

Information on symptoms, treatment and support.

Menopause and Perimenopause (nhs.uk)

Carers

Carers UK

Advice and support for unpaid carers.

Carers UK (carersuk.org)

Other Self-help Resources

For all resources available please contact Vivup:

Telephone: 0330 380 0658