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1. September 2025 update

Our team is committed to making strong progress towards the CCQM:

  • Reflected on our achievements and set clear priorities for the year ahead, with plans to further grow the CCQM working group.

  • Updated the LGBTQ+ A–Z guide to ensure language and guidance remain current and inclusive.

  • Revised MHMSS, replacing gender-related questions with sex-related questions for improved clarity and accuracy.
2. October 2025 update

2. October 2025 update

Our team has continued to make meaningful strides in towards the CCQM:

    • Updated AMR resources to ensure they are more accessible and user‑friendly.

    • Engaged with schools through our consultants to explore how we can make services and resources more inclusive.

    • Supported Show Racism the Red Card Day to stand against discrimination and promote equality.

    • Hosted the Herd Farm Open Day, welcoming families from the Alwoodley parish to an inclusive community event.

3. November 2025 update

We remain committed and are steadily progressing towards the CCQM:

  • Held discussions on how to make our events more inclusive by identifying and reducing barriers to participation.

  • Continued attending DAWN network meetings to learn from people with lived experience of disability.

  • Begun applying insights from these sessions to drive improved council practice and enhance our own services and support.
4. December 2025 update

4. December 2025 update

This summary captures the team’s recent work to strengthen inclusive practice and maintain focus on CCQM priorities.

  • Updated CCQM information shared with the team to keep priorities clearly in focus; staff report feeling motivated by the new support documents.

  • Updating the poverty report for the Thriving Board, including analysis of key pupil cohorts such as FSM.

  • Ongoing peer learning continues around the consistent use of gender‑neutral language.

  • Team discussions held on the inclusivity of festivals and celebrations, with plans to broaden representation moving forward.

  • Work underway to make the MHMS survey more accessible for pupils with EAL.

  • Exploring funding options to support interpreter provision for parents engaging with the HENRY programme.

  • Continued discussions on accessibility improvements for the high ropes course and the pathways leading to it.