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.