At IPCP, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to contribute and thrive. We actively cultivate a culture that welcomes, acknowledges, and celebrates diversity in all its various forms. Through intentional actions, we continually identify areas of concern and implement improvements that promote inclusion and enhance equity within our school community.

DEI and Early Childhood Education

Research demonstrates that early exposure to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles profoundly impacts young children, helping them develop empathy, respect, and a broader understanding of the world. Early childhood is a formative stage when children’s views about themselves and others take shape, making it crucial to provide an environment where they feel seen, valued, and respected. Our commitment to DEI is, therefore, also a commitment to raising compassionate, curious, and confident children.

History and Progress

Diversity and inclusion have always been core values at IPCP. With the re-formation of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in 2021, we’ve been more actively focused on these goals, with an emphasis on tangible and impactful actions. 

The DEI committee conducts an annual survey of families, collecting information on how much families felt like they belonged and were included at IPCP. Data from this survey is used to inform recommendations to the board that will constantly be improving aspects of diversity, equity, or inclusion. 

We are proud of the community we’ve built at IPCP, and want our children to grow in an environment that makes them and their families feel secure, welcome, and respected. We recognise there is always work to be done. 

We understand that our journey toward increased diversity, equity and inclusion is ongoing, and we remain fully committed to growth. Our aim is to conduct the DEI survey annually, and use the responses to help shape objectives and goals for the following years to come.