Equality and DiversityDIFFERENCE AND RESPECT

Freedom to be... We are very lucky that we have freedom. Freedom gives us the power or right to act, speak, or think as we want!

It allows us to be individuals and to be who we want to be!

What is EQUALITY and DIVERSITY?

Equality and diversity is a term used in the United Kingdom to define and champion equality, diversity and human rights as defining values of society.

It promotes equality of opportunity for all, giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination.

Diversity... When we have freedom to live and be who we want to be, it results in an interesting mix of people.

Diversity is a mix of things...

Diversity...World with diversityWorld without diversity

More interesting...World with diversity

Diversity in the UK Down to our deepest historic roots, Britain has always been a diverse nation with people arriving here from all over the world!

As people from around the world arrive in Britain, they all contribute their own ethnic and cultural influence to our society...

A mix of food

A mix of music and dance

A mix of sports

A mix of fashion

Without ethnic diversity, some Welsh players wouldn’t live here!

Respecting difference

With freedom and diversity comes a need to respect difference!

Do you want to live in a world where we can be who we want to be, listen to the music we like, eat the foods we enjoy, dress how we like to dress etc?

Then we must remember that the person next to us has the freedom and right to do the same.

And they are likely to be different...

Be proud It is important to remember we are ALL different and it is our differences that make us unique and special, and that makes our country interesting.

Be proud and confident in your differences! Respect and celebrate difference in others!

Remember... If we didn’t have freedom to be who we want to be and to be different, the world would be a boring place...

Celebrate difference

This week observe differences and diversity in people.

Different ways people dress, act, eat, think, speak etc.

Then celebrate their differences and think about how it makes them unique and special and adds to our diverse and interesting culture!

Celebrate difference

Now that we know a bit more about Equality and Diversity we are going to start working together as a school to make everyone feel respected and equal within the school community.

Each classroom will be displaying an Equality and Diversity ‘Safe Zone’ poster. This means that everyone in that room deserves to feel safe, equal and free from discrimination – regardless of who they are.

Bow your heads

May I be able to accept and respect everyone around me.

Help me to embrace my freedom and enjoy the choices I am free to make.

Allow me to think about the words that I say and the way that I act – may my words and actions not discriminate against those around me.

May your faith support you.