The Learning and skills sector is facing unprecedented levels of change and challenge. To support sector leaders in one key area of change, and in their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, three partner organisations-LSIS, EMFEC and the YPLA- have joined together to develop this Guide to Leading Inclusion which aims to:

• strengthen leadership understanding, knowledge and expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion, for providers working with learners of all ages and backgrounds
• support more effective leadership by governors and supervisory boards as well as by leaders operating at all levels of management and delivery

The Guide reflects the new national requirements in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion including those arising from the Equality Act 2010. The Guide is intended to assist leaders of all types of college and training organisation across the country in meeting their goals for inclusion. The project has also involved a sector survey of the issues affecting success in this field. Results are summarised in the guide and the details are available in this Annex.