1. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
St. Cadoc’s Primary
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Coffee Morning
Thursday 2 February 2017

2. Agenda:
Share the school’s current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice
Feedback/Suggestions

3. Introduction
Our children and young people live in a diverse society in 21st century Scotland.
St Cadoc’s Primary School is committed to creating an environment for the whole school community that demonstrates shared values of inclusion, equality, fairness and respect.

4. Vision, Values and Aims
Our vision is to develop a Catholic ethos that promotes the Gospel values for all within a safe and positive learning environment, where everyone is respected and children strive for excellence.
We aim to:
Inspire and motivate our pupils to become successful and enthusiastic life-long learners
Have high expectations for all pupils to help raise attainment and develop a can do attitude to ensure everyone experiences success
Create a safe and respected learning environment and establish positive partnerships with parents and the wider community
Celebrate our unique God given talents

5. We value
S – Strive for excellence
A – All children are challenged and engaged
I – Inclusive approach to learning and teaching
N – Nurturing children to “have a go”
T- Trust and respectfulness
C – Creativity and learning in imaginative ways
A – Awareness of responsibilities
D – Dedication to helping others
O –Opportunity to celebrate wider achievement
C- Collaboration with parents and wider community
S-Supportive and caring learning environment

6. Equality, Inclusion and Diversity – Good Practice
Global Citizenship
Rights Respecting School Award
Human Rights Day
Diversity Day
European Day of Languages
Climate Change Day
Forest School and the John Muir Award
Real life links abroad
After school clubs
House System
Pupil Groups

7. Rights Respecting School Award
The school has worked tirelessly on promoting children’s rights, receiving the Recognition of Commitment in 2014.
We have, amongst other things, written Class Charters, created posters, written and performed plays, written our own school song
We are being assessed for Rights Respecting School Award Level 1 on March 30th.

8. Global Citizenship
Taught as a discreet subject across all stages of the school for four years by a specialist
Now the responsibility of the class teacher
All classes work through a curriculum that includes: UNCRC – Children’s Rights, World Religions, Climate Change and the Environment, Cultures around the World

9. Human Rights Day
Each and every class learns about an inspirational figure from around the world, ranging from Nelson Mandela to Rosa Parks and the Dalai Lama
Pupils learn about the importance of standing up for what they believe in – taking part in peaceful protests like marching, sit ins and letter zaps
This proves another excellent opportunity to focus on the UNCRC
The day concludes with a Peace March in the community alongside Crookfur Primary and Isobel Mair School

10. European Day of Languages
Celebrated through learning French songs
Euro Talent competition decides the best performers in the upper and lower school
Enhances their understanding of European Languages

11. Diversity Day
Looking to expand on the success of Human Rights Day we are now looking to use a similar model to celebrate diversity and culture around the world
Each stage will learn of a different culture and explore festivals related to each culture
Parent Group

12. Climate Change Day What is Climate Change and how does it happen
Impacts of Climate Change: drought, sea levels, storms, temperature
Where Climate Change has impacted: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guatemala, Niger

13. Forest School Connecting with nature Minimising our impact
Giving something back and improving our community
Pupils undertaking the John Muir Award: discover, explore and conserve a wild area

14. Real life links and Clubs
Mandarin lessons from P5-7: focused both on Mandarin language and Chinese culture
Pupils corresponding with French school in Versailles
Spanish and Italian language clubs offered to pupils

15. Curriculum Links
Examples show that Equality, Inclusion and Diversity permeates the whole curriculum, including our Religious Education Programme.

16. World Religion Day
Part of our Religious Programme (This is our Faith) includes the teaching of other faiths.
This year we linked the teaching of other faiths to World Religion Day, an annual event aimed at promoting inter-faith understanding and harmony, occurred on the 18th January.
As a school we had a focus on teaching different faiths during the fortnight of 16th to 27th January.
We recognise that the teaching of different faiths begin at Primary 3 but the whole school participated in learning about other faiths during this fortnight. Younger children were able to learn about different cultures through our Citizenship programme.
Throughout the year we have flexibility to teach and raise awareness about celebrations, feast days, occasions, etc.

17. Pupil Voice
Our young people are encouraged to contribute to the life and work of the school and, from the earliest stages, to exercise their responsibilities as members of a community. This includes opportunities to participate responsibly in decision-making, to contribute as leaders and role models, offer support and service to others and play an active part in putting the values of the school community into practice.
Pupil Groups
Pupil views on Wellbeing Plans
Worry boxes
Buddy reading
Pupil Forums

18. Engaging Families in Learning
Curriculum Evenings/Meet the teacher
Parent Evenings
Parent Workshops
Newsletters
Seeking parent feedback – Citizen Space feedback/Questionnaires
Friday morning drop in sessions
School Website
School Twitter account
Parent Council and PSA Representatives
Educational Visits

19. Evaluations
We would welcome feedback on this morning’s event therefore we would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete our evaluation form.
There is also an opportunity for you to share suggestions with us on how we may enhance our current practice.
Thank you