TEDI Consultancy

Our services

Practical support for meaningful, lasting change.

TEDI is an organisational transformation and equity consultancy. Whether you need a focused policy review, a training programme or a long-term partner for organisational change, every engagement is tailored to your context. We do not publish fixed prices; you will receive a clear proposal before any work begins.

Flagship programme

The TEDI Organisational Transformation Programme

Our flagship programme takes an organisation from understanding where it stands to embedding lasting change. It is informed by the TEDI Framework and tailored to each organisation’s size, sector and priorities.

TYPICAL DELIVERABLES

  • Diagnostic report and recommendations
  • Implementation plan with priorities and owners
  • Leadership accountability framework
  • Evaluation plan
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  1. 01

    Discover

    Assess policies, leadership, workforce experiences and existing barriers.

  2. 02

    Listen

    Gather meaningful feedback from staff, service users and under-represented groups.

  3. 03

    Design

    Develop equitable initiatives, clear priorities and measurable actions.

  4. 04

    Embed

    Support leadership, policy improvement, training and inclusive everyday practice.

  5. 05

    Evaluate

    Review progress, gather evidence and put ongoing accountability in place.

01

EDI Strategy & Organisational Advisory

We help leaders understand where their organisation stands on equity, diversity and inclusion, and turn that understanding into a realistic, prioritised plan. Work can range from a focused policy review to a full organisational inclusion review and strategy.

An evidence-based EDI action plan your leaders can own, resource and measure.

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Typical challenges

  • EDI commitments that haven’t translated into practice
  • Policies that are outdated, inconsistent or untested
  • Uncertainty about where to start or what to prioritise
  • Limited data or evidence to guide decisions

Potential deliverables

  • Policy and procedure reviews with clear recommendations
  • Organisational inclusion review
  • EDI strategy and action plan
  • Leadership briefings and advisory sessions

Intended outcomes

  • A shared, evidence-informed picture of current practice
  • Clear priorities, owners and measures of progress
  • Policies that support fair, consistent decisions
02

Inclusive Recruitment & Career Development

We review how people join, develop and progress within your organisation, identifying where barriers arise and how to remove them. This draws on Ifza’s background in career development and her research into representation within the sector.

Fairer recruitment and progression, and people who can see a future with you.

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Typical challenges

  • Narrow or repetitive candidate pools
  • Under-representation at senior levels
  • Inconsistent shortlisting, interview or promotion decisions
  • Unclear progression routes for some groups of staff

Potential deliverables

  • Review of recruitment and selection processes
  • Recommendations for inclusive job adverts and assessment
  • Progression pathway mapping
  • Guidance and training for recruiting managers

Intended outcomes

  • Broader, more diverse applicant pools
  • More consistent and transparent decisions
  • Clearer, fairer routes to progression
03

Training & Professional Development

Practical, interactive learning for leaders, managers and teams, delivered in person or online. Sessions are designed around your organisation’s context and the real situations your people face.

Confident leaders and teams with a shared language and everyday inclusive habits.

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Typical challenges

  • Staff unsure how to talk about equity and inclusion
  • Previous training that didn’t change day-to-day practice
  • Managers needing confidence to handle difficult situations
  • A need for consistent understanding across teams

Potential deliverables

  • Interactive workshops and webinars
  • Bespoke training programmes
  • Inclusive leadership development
  • Reflective practice sessions and supporting resources

Intended outcomes

  • Greater confidence and shared language
  • Practical habits applied in everyday work
  • Leaders who model inclusive practice
04

SEND & Inclusive Education

Drawing on Ifza’s experience as a qualified teacher and education leader, we support schools and education settings to strengthen inclusive practice and meet diverse learning needs.

Practical classroom and setting-wide strategies that support every learner to progress.

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Typical challenges

  • Barriers to participation for some learners
  • Staff confidence in supporting diverse needs
  • Inconsistent inclusive practice across a setting
  • Accessibility of environments, resources and communication

Potential deliverables

  • Inclusive practice reviews
  • SEND-focused professional development
  • Practical strategies and resources for staff
  • Accessibility recommendations

Intended outcomes

  • Fewer barriers to learning and participation
  • More confident, consistent staff practice
  • Learners better supported to progress
05

Research, Evaluation & Insight

We design and carry out qualitative research and evaluation that helps organisations understand experiences, test what is working and make informed decisions.

Clear, actionable recommendations that give decision-makers confidence.

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Typical challenges

  • Programmes without clear evidence of impact
  • Limited understanding of staff or service-user experiences
  • Decisions needing independent evidence
  • Data that doesn’t explain the ‘why’

Potential deliverables

  • Qualitative research and stakeholder consultation
  • Programme and project evaluation
  • Evidence reviews
  • Reports with actionable recommendations

Intended outcomes

  • A clearer understanding of experiences and impact
  • Evidence to support funding and strategic decisions
  • Practical recommendations for improvement

Areas of expertise

Specialist knowledge across every service

Each area is explored in depth in Ifza Shakoor’s book. Any of our services – from an audit to a training session – can focus on one or more of them.

  • Ethnicity & racial equity

    Representation, recruitment, progression and structural exclusion.

  • Religion & belief

    Faith literacy, religious inclusion and organisational practice.

  • Gender equity

    Barriers to progression, workplace culture and structural change.

  • Disability & SEND

    Accessibility, inclusive environments and practical adjustments.

  • Neurodiversity

    Neuroinclusive systems, understanding and accessible practice.

  • Socio-economic equity

    Access to opportunity, class-related barriers and inclusive support.

  • Identity

    Sexual orientation, gender identity, inclusive practice, safety and belonging.

  • Intersectionality

    How overlapping identities shape people’s experiences.

How we work with you

From first conversation to lasting change

You’ll know what we’ll deliver, when, and what it will cost before any work begins.

  1. 01

    Initial consultation

    A conversation to understand your organisation, priorities and what success would look like.

  2. 02

    Discovery & scoping

    We explore your context, review existing information and agree the questions the work must answer.

  3. 03

    Tailored proposal

    A clear written proposal setting out objectives, approach, deliverables, timescales and fees.

  4. 04

    Delivery & review

    We deliver the agreed work, review progress with you and recommend practical next steps.

Let’s discuss your requirements.

Partner with TEDI to develop thoughtful, practical approaches to inclusion and organisational change.

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