1. Diversity Parent Workshop 9th March 2018
To understand what ‘Equality and Diversity’ means
To identify ways that people are different
To show an awareness of personal assumptions and attitudes

2. Equality & Diversity
Equality and Diversity is the current term used for ‘Equal Opportunities’.
It is the legal obligation to protect against discrimination.
Discrimination can be against a person’s sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race or age.
Shift Happens video – where are we heading?
Legal obligation – to comply
What legislation is relevant to Equality & Diversity?
Equal Pay Act 1970
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Employment Rights Act 1996
Race Relations Act 1976 Amendment 2003
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Human Rights Act 1998
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 which is Age Discrimination Act
Equality Bill 2008/2009
Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Activity – In groups compile a suitable definition of Equality & Diversity?

3. Activity Draw one of the following: A Model Footballer Athlete
Doctor’s receptionist
Construction Worker
Engineer
Beauty Therapist
If you want to enthuse the group during this activity you can get them to create a story about the people they have drawn and their life.

4. Footballers Women’s England Football Team
The F.A. supports six international disability squads for players with differing kinds of disabilities. These are: Blind, Partially Sighted, Deaf and Hearing Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, Amputee.
The teams all receive official England kit, a physio, a fully-trained technical advisor, and money towards travel costs for attending European and World Championships.

5. Athlete Sumo Wrestling
A competitive contact sport which originated in Japan the only country where it is practiced professionally.
Tanni Grey Thomson
9 Gold Medals in the Paralympics,
30 world records
6 London Marathons

6. Construction Worker
Samantha

7. Diversity What is diversity?
Diversity means valuing the differences between people and the ways in which those differences can contribute to a richer, more creative society.

8. Diversity is about respecting individual…………..
Race
Culture
National Origin
Region
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Age
Marital Status
Religion
Ethnicity
Disability
Ability
Family Structure
Health
Values
Politics
Talk through/discuss with the group what each of these areas mean.
………..and much more

9. Creating a supportive learning environment
Safety - Learners must be, and feel, safe.
Support - Learners must feel connected to teachers and the learning setting.
Social and Emotional Learning - Learners need to learn to manage their emotions and relationships.
Engagement and Challenge - Learners need to be actively engaged in learning endeavors.

10. Provide a learning environment inclusive of diverse learning needs and styles.
Provide an environment free from prejudice and stereotyping.
Involve parents and other individuals/groups from the wider community into the life of the school.
Ensure school policy reflects a commitment to supporting a culturally inclusive curriculum and that its’ implementation is formally monitored.

11. LGBT - Why do we have to teach it?
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Duty requires all schools to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender reassignment. This includes tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.
Schools are required to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. They should take proactive steps to promote respect and understanding of LGBT.

12. How can you support your child with Equality and Diversity at home?
Be aware of your own cultural characteristics and communication style and how that differs to others.
Learn about your own culture and about other cultures together with your child.
Develop relationships with those from other cultures.
Attend cultural events in your community.
Try new events and activities in your wider local community.

13. Purchase a Globe or a World Map
A great place to start is by having a globe or a world map available in your home. When something globally newsworthy happens, the children can go right to the map and physically see that area of the world. This allows them opportunities to ask questions, engage in discussion, and creates teachable moments for the whole family.
CBBC Newsround – By watching the children’s news, children will be more aware of the world around them and major events taking place.
Encourage Questions
 If your child has questions about differences in physical characteristics or cultural practices, discuss them openly. This teaches your child that it’s okay to notice differences, and more importantly, it teaches him that it’s good to talk about them. Learning to appreciate all kinds of differences—not just racial and cultural but differences in socioeconomic levels, gender, and even disabilities is an important skill in today’s diverse society.

14. Use Various Cultures to Inspire Holiday Decorations
When you are decorating your home for the holidays, consider using various cultures as inspiration. For example, you could incorporate a piñata filled with Christmas candy in your celebration or let your kids paint chopsticks that you can use as colourful ornaments on your tree. Children can become involved and then see what ideas they can come up with. This also provides an opportunity to do some simple research on how other countries and cultures celebrate the holiday season.
Watch Movies That Introduce New Places
Watching movies that introduce new places to your children is a great way to raise their global awareness. Movies like Jungle Book, Aladdin and Around the World in 80 Days, are wonderful kid-friendly films that let them get a peek at other cultures.
Taste cuisines from different cultures (korean, polish, mexican), new smells, tastes will support children with knowing the world and the differences.

15. As a school we recognise….
Parents and carers play the most important role when teaching their children about difference and diversity.
No parent wants their child to be bullied and no parent wants their child to be a bully – regardless of the reason behind the bullying.
No religion condones bullying in any form but we do recognise the school community may have some sensitivities around this area. As a school, we have a commitment to work with parents to build a safe environment for all pupils and their family network.

16. All pupils will eventually take their place in the wider world where they will come into contact with a diverse range of people and as part of that wider community they will meet people with different attitudes and beliefs. At our school we hope that pupils will continue to apply the lessons they learn with us once they leave the school.