Transforming Education for the Better.
A new publication by FACE Member Neelam Wright delivers clear, concise, and actionable tips to foster inclusivity and belonging.
The Inclusive Training Playbook for Higher Education is an essential resource that offers over 100 practical tips to make training sessions more inclusive for learners from underrepresented and marginalised groups. It provides clear, concise, and actionable tips to foster inclusivity and belonging in academic learning spaces.
The Playbook draws on the expertise of different kinds of EDI specialists, experienced trainers, and people with lived experiences of discrimination.
An invaluable tool for transforming education for the better
Dave S. P Thomas, Professor, Advanced HE, UK
“I developed this publication with the intention of giving visibility to minoritised learning professionals who have either been overlooked or too overwhelmed with life to have an opportunity to publish, say’s neelam who is supported by FACE colleagues Benita Owdogwu-Atkins and Kevin J. Brazant also featured in the book! Their excellent entries inspire us to think about decentring practice and consider the intersections of race and age.”
Neelam Wright
Ph.D
Senior Teaching Fellow in Academic Practice | Academic Developer PGR focus | Centre for Higher Education practice | Social Sciences |University of Southampton
The Inclusive Training Playbook, covers key topics such as race and ethnicity, LGBTQI+, faith and belief, gender, neurodiversity, disability, international student belonging, carers, and social mobility.
A vital tool for embedding equity into everyday practice.
Sharon D. Lloyd, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, Centre for Equity and Inclusion, London Metropolitan University, UK
This playbook is organised into thematic chapters that address critical aspects of training. These include curriculum design, accessibility, facilitation techniques, inclusive delivery styles, decolonial strategies, and creating environments that promote belonging. Each chapter explores the gap between inclusive teaching literature and practical training advice and focuses on empowering trainers to confidently address the needs of minoritised individuals and integrate EDI principles into their sessions.
Whether you are designing content, developing doctoral curricula and courses, or refining delivery methods, this resource is a must-read for anyone committed to making higher education training inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
The Playbook, published in February 2026 by Routledge Taylor Francis, in print and e-book form. It is available to purchase now and there is a discount if you order by June.
The book is an international publication and available globally. It includes guest contributors from the UK, Europe, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Egypt.
Whether you are designing content, developing doctoral curricula and courses, or refining delivery methods, this resource is a must-read for anyone committed to making higher education training inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
Endorsements:
“The Inclusive Training Playbook for Higher Education is a vital tool for embedding equity into everyday practice. Its rich, experience-led strategies and intersectional lens make it an indispensable companion for anyone committed to creating inclusive, responsive learning environments in higher education.”
Sharon D. Lloyd, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, Centre for Equity and Inclusion, London Metropolitan University, UK
“This playbook is a timely and essential resource... It brilliantly balances the need for practical, accessible guidance with a thoughtful exploration of complex EDI issues. In the spirit of inclusion, it centres and amplifies often underrepresented voices to offer clear, actionable strategies…even in the face of austerity, technological change, and shifting political landscapes. An invaluable tool for transforming education for the better.”
Dave S. P Thomas, Professor, Advanced HE, UK