CoCo Schools is our dedicated Educational Institution division, comprising our specialised offerings for schools. Having started in the education sector, CoCo sees EDI in schools as an essential piece in creating a more inclusive and cohesive society.
Often, a school’s struggle to create an inclusive environment is not as a result of a lack of good intention or will, but rather what we term the School Ethos Gap. This is the gap between what the school says they value on paper and the behaviour that is actually valued in the real world.
To learn more about how we can help your school progress on your EDI journey, get in touch.
Assessment
An essential first step on your EDI journey is identifying your inclusion challenges determining your baseline inclusion score. Our Inclusion Attitude Assessment measures the attitudes, thoughts and beliefs of teachers, learners and parents in relation to EDI. This will be used to tailor specific offerings to your specific requirements and create your pathway to transformation.
Leadership and Faculty Training
A learner only spends 1000 days in high school. Teachers, staff and school leadership are the true custodians of the school culture and EDI Journey. Our main aim is to empower and influence positive behaviour change. We provide engaging, impactful and expertly-facilitated training modules on EDI school leadership and diversity training, both in-person and digital.
Student and Parent Engagement
Engaging with students around issues relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – and inviting parents to join a school’s EDI journey – is of major importance in promoting understanding, acceptance, dialogue and critical thinking skills. We offer student-tailored EDI presentations and workshops, guidance for diversity/culture clubs, and a holistic EDI programme for parents.
Curriculum Development
Culture change is an ongoing journey, and actively engaging on EDI matters will equip learners not only with the skills to navigate their relationships with others but also to build inclusive environments in their future careers. We provide guidance and support in the drafting of an EDI school curriculum, either to supplement the Life Orientation lessons or another appropriate alternative.
We boast a diverse client base of organisations in the education sector.
