This pillar explores how strong organisational vision, values and strategy can drive meaningful change in inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA). Here you’ll find resources and case studies to help you embed IDEA principles at the heart of your organisation’s mission. 

Case studies from our music education hub partners

Essex Music Eduation Hub: Embedding Inclusion across the wider hub team. 

Leicestershire Music: Challenge, changes and culture. Ensuring IDEA drives an organisation forward with one voice. 

Severn Arts: Feeling Included - A Case Study - Our Road to realising authentic and real inclusive practice. 

Surrey Arts (Surrey Music Hub): Surrey Arts Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Change Journey 2019 - 2024. 

MORE IDEA PILLARS

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Pillar 2: People and Culture. Equality and protected characteristics

Explore resources and guides on trans-inclusion, disability equality, inclusive recruitment, and building a diverse, accessible workplace.

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Pillar 3: Key Policies and Procedures

Find templates and guides on EDI policies, safeguarding, whistleblowing, and ethical practices to support an inclusive workplace.

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Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement

Learn how to create inclusive, engaging music programmes for young people, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.