Anti-Ableist Strategy

The Trust recognises that the experience of disabled staff in UK schools is often overlooked. Whilst 18% of the UK working age population are disabled, in education only 4% of the workforce identify as disabled (DisabilityEd UK 2025).

The Trust is committed to actively understanding and improving the experiences of disabled staff. Inclusion goes beyond physical access; it means valuing difference and challenging ableism. Disabled staff bring vital perspectives, skills and experience to our Trust. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and contribution.

In 2024, the Trust became a Disability Confident Committed Employer. This is a visible reflection of our commitment to improving how we recruit and retain disabled colleagues. We are committed to going the extra mile in becoming a disability inclusive employer. Being part of the UK Disability Confident scheme shows our promise to lead change. We aim to improve attitudes and behaviour across our community.

The ADHD Foundation 'Umbrella Project'

We were proud to be part of the Neurodiversity Umbrella Project, an uplifting representation of the many different minds in the UK. Our colourful umbrellas represent the one in five people with a neurodevelopmental condition. They provide a talking point about neurodiversity, such as ADHD or autism. It builds understanding and celebrates the strengths of different ways of thinking.

Celebrating differences and coming together is central to the Arbib way. We are fortunate to be one of two hundred schools and 100 organisations who have taken part in this important project.

As part of a project on early intervention for neurodiversity we are working with the Royal Borough of Windsor. We are supporting research into this important area.