Our exciting Diversity & Me KS2 workshop uses drama and discussion to help pupils celebrate uniqueness, understand equality and equity, and learn how to challenge discrimination with empathy and respect.
Diversity & Me! is an interactive KS2 drama workshop that invites pupils to explore what it really means to live, learn and play alongside people whose experiences, backgrounds and identities may differ from their own. Through creative drama activities, discussion and roleplay, children develop a genuine understanding of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion, and discover how they can actively champion kindness and belonging in their school community.
Children begin by considering what the words equality, diversity and inclusion actually mean to them, quickly discovering that while the ideas are familiar, their depth is surprising. Through physical, collaborative exploration, pupils learn to distinguish between being treated equally and being treated fairly, understanding that what we each need can look very different depending on who we are and the challenges we face.
Pupils turn their attention to the visible and non-visible differences that make each of us unique, drawing on the lives of real role models who have faced and overcome discrimination. The session builds towards a vital question: when we witness unfair treatment, what stops us from speaking up? Children leave with the confidence, language and compassion to be genuine allies to those around them.
“A thought provoking and engaging way to explore diversity and inclusion delivered by a dynamic and inspiring educator.” – Mark Lancaster, Headteacher, St Anne’s Primary
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Define equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, acceptance and belonging in their own words
- Identify protected characteristics and understand what discrimination means in practice
- Recognise the achievements of diverse role models and understand challenges they have faced
- Understand what can prevent us from challenging discrimination and how to overcome these barriers
- Describe practical ways they can actively support classmates and their wider school community
NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS
- PSHE / RSE: Recognising and respecting difference; understanding the protected characteristics; developing strategies to challenge bullying and discrimination
- English: Speaking and listening through partner discussion, group devising and structured debate
- Drama: Developing skills in still image, physical theatre and collaborative improvisation
- Personal Development: Empathy, moral reasoning, self-awareness and understanding of social responsibility in line with current Ofsted expectations
- British Values: Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different backgrounds, beliefs and characteristics
FORMAT
Target Audience: KS2 (Years 3 to 6)
Workshop Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Group Size: Single class (up to 35 pupils)
HOW TO ENQUIRE & BOOK
For us to quote your school and offer availability, please fill out the form below and tell us the year groups and how many classes you would like us to work with, along with any specific dates. We promise to respond to you within 24 hours. Important: if you haven’t heard from us, you may need to check your folder of doom (spam folder) where our emails may occasionally end up!
