This latest piece explores the contrasting approaches to institutional diversity in Britain's police and education sectors.

When veteran police leader Prof Stan Gilmour and pioneering headteacher Evelyn Forde compared notes on institutional reform, they revealed a striking divergence in how our public services approach diversity recruitment and retention.

Whilst policing has embraced systematic change with clear metrics and structured accountability through initiatives like the Police Race Action Plan, education's approach remains fragmented despite interacting with diverse communities daily.

The article examines: 

• The data behind recruitment disparities in both sectors 
• How institutional reform emerges differently under crisis versus simmering pressure
• What education might learn from policing's structured approach
• The crucial role anchor institutions play in shaping community cohesion

As we work towards creating public institutions that truly reflect the communities they serve, systematic approaches with clear metrics and sustained commitment to change are essential.

Read the full article to explore how Britain's path toward institutional diversity might be strengthened by sharing lessons across our public services. 

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