Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Welcome to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) at The Henley College

At The Henley College, we are committed to creating a learning and working environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) are central to who we are as a sixth-form college and underpin our culture, policies and everyday practice.

Our approach to EDIB is aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, the Equality Act 2010, and best practice across the Further Education and sixth-form sector. We actively promote equality of opportunity, celebrate diversity in all its forms, and work to remove barriers so that all members of our community can reach their full potential.

Belonging is a key part of this commitment. We want every student, member of staff and visitor to feel safe, supported and proud to be part of The Henley College community. EDIB is embedded through our curriculum, student support, staff development and engagement with parents, carers and local partners.

Below, you will find a calendar of key Equality, Diversity and Inclusion awareness dates. These provide opportunities for learning, reflection and community engagement, helping us to raise awareness, celebrate diversity and continue meaningful conversations throughout the year.

Together, we are committed to building a college community that reflects fairness, respect and inclusion, not just in policy, but in practice.

2025

September East & South East Asian Heritage Month
10th September World Suicide Preventation Day
22nd - 24th September  Rosh Hashanah
23rd September Bi Visibility Day
October Black History Month
1st & 2nd October Yom Kippur 2 days
6th - 12th October Dyspraxia & Dyslexia Awareness Week
6th - 13th October Sukkot
10th October World Mental Health Day
14th October Ada Lovelace Day
18th - 22nd October Diwali
26th October Intersex Awareness Day
1st & 2nd November Dia de los Muertos
3rd - 7th November International Stress Awareness Week
11th November Remembrance Day
19th November International Men's Day
14 November - 20 December Disability History Month
14 November - 20 December UK Disability History Month
1st December World Aids Day
14th - 23rd December Hanukkah
25th December Christmas

2026

27th January Holocaust Memorial Day
February LGBT+ History Month
5th February Time to Talk Day
11th February International Day of Women & Girls in Science
17th February - 19th March Ramadan
18th February - 19th March Lunar New Year
18th February - 3rd April Lent
29th March - 6th April Holy Week
4th March Holi
8th March International Womens Day
16th - 22nd March Neurodiversity Celebration Week
19th - 20th March Eid al-Fitr
1st- 10th April Passover
2nd April World Autism Awareness Day
14th April Vaisakhi
22nd April Stephen Lawerence Day
4th - 10th May Deaf Awreness Week
11th - 17th May Black Inclusion Week
18th - 24th May Mental Health Awareness Week 
21st May Global Accessibility Awareness Day
21st - 23rd May Shavout
26th - 31st May Eid al-Adha
June Pride Month
22nd June Windrush Day
23rd June International Women in Engineering Day
July Disability Pride Month
July South Asian Heritage Month
14th July International Non-Binary People's Day
10th August UK Black Pride
September East & South East Asian Heritage Month
11th - 14th September Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year
20th - 22nd September Yom Kippur
23rd September Bi Visibility Day
25th - 26th September Sukkot