Understand the moral and statutory rationale for LGBT+ inclusion from the beginning of education through to school leavers.

Diversity - BBC Teach Diversity - BBC Teach

Begin by asking pupils what their favourite lesson in school is. Take a selection of answers and point out how different everyone’s favourite is. Now imagine that you only got to do maths, all day every day, and never got to have a go at doing something different. Would it get boring? Say that we have a 'diverse curriculum', which means learning about lots of different things and having a wide variety of activities. This makes school much more interesting. We also have diversity in the types of people there are in the world - different heights, different hair colour, different likes and dislikes - and that diversity of people and cultures makes life more interesting too. Tell everyone they'll now watch a short video about diversity. I am beginning to develop my awareness of similarities and differences between people. (Progression step 1)As each slide appears, read the list to the children and ask them what the list has in common – why have these items been grouped together? For example, you could talk about the history of disablism to share how the disability rights movement came about and show why it is important that people are given equal rights. Recommended. Celebrating Difference is essential and valuable reading for every teacher and school leader - a groundbreaking book to help make our schools safer spaces for all young people. - Peter Tatchell, Director, Peter Tatchell Foundation If a pupil has a disability, disfigurement, or something that makes them appear 'different' to others, make sure you work with them to discuss what they want to share with others. Support them to define themselves and take the lead in their own lives

The same but different: assembly plan : Mentally Healthy Schools The same but different: assembly plan : Mentally Healthy Schools

Imagine a flower bed in a garden. In it grow all the lovely flowers we have been learning about today. How pretty it would look! In this session Shaun will draw on his acclaimed book, advocacy, training and research as an award-winning educator, author and LGBT+ advocate to inspire colleagues to lead strategic, practical whole school change in respect of intersectional and compassionate LGBT+ inclusion.

I can explore my identity and compare it with those of others, recognising that society is made up of diverse groups, beliefs and viewpoints. (Progression step 2) ABA with the Alliance for Inclusive Education and Changing Faces have written our tops tips for celebrating difference in schools.