Everyone’s Unique is a diversity and inclusion workshop for KS1 that gives children the language and confidence to talk about difference. Pupils explore what makes each person unique, examine the distinction between equality and equity, and consider what inclusion looks like in practice. Activities are active, discussion-based and age-appropriate, drawing on drama techniques to make abstract concepts concrete and memorable for children in Years 1 and 2.
From the moment the session begins, children discover that no two people see the world in quite the same way. Through movement, discussion and creative play, they begin to understand that the differences between us are not just visible ones. Beliefs, family life, how we learn, how we communicate and how we experience the world all shape who we are, and this workshop asks pupils to sit with that idea, explore it and celebrate it.
As the session unfolds, children are gently introduced to some of the more challenging consequences of difference: what happens when someone is left out, treated unfairly or defined by how they look rather than who they are. Through storytelling and peer discussion, pupils develop the empathy and the vocabulary to recognise those situations and respond with kindness and confidence. The workshop closes with the whole class reflecting on what their community already does well, and what they would like to do better.
“The children loved it and the discrete messages that were threaded in throughout will be stored in their memories for a long time! Important conversations about diversity and equality done in a child appropriate way.” Angela Briggs, Marden Lodge Primary School
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand diversity, recognising visible and non-visible differences in themselves and others
- Distinguish between equality and equity using concrete, age-appropriate examples
- Define inclusion and recognise discrimination as treating people unfairly because of their differences
- Identify ways to support peers who feel excluded and respond constructively when they witness unkind behaviour
- Build empathy, confidence and communication skills through active drama-based participation
NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS
- PSHE: families and relationships; respecting differences; recognising and responding to unkind behaviour
- Relationships Education (RSE): caring friendships; valuing differences between people
- British Values: mutual respect and tolerance of those with different beliefs and backgrounds; individual liberty
- Personal Development: empathy and emotional literacy; active citizenship; self-awareness within a diverse community
- Drama: still image and tableaux, movement, devising and improvisation
FORMAT
Target Audience: Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2).
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes.
Capacity: One class at a time, up to 30 pupils.
Resources: All materials provided by Bigfoot. Schools require a cleared classroom or hall and access to a whiteboard or large paper for the closing activity.
Delivered by a trained Bigfoot WFA (World Friendship Ambassador) Educator.
HOW TO ENQUIRE & BOOK
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