Ashley Spiers, Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging in a Further Education College Group

In this episode, Ashley Spiers discusses his role as Head of EDI in a large FE college group and how his identity informs his responsibilities in this area. Ashley offers his perspective on the current educational and political climate regarding EDI policy and practice and how his own personal narrative around race, gender and sexual orientation provides a foundation for his professional identity and his work with colleagues inside and outside the organisation.