Teacher Standards

Integrating and Celebrating Diversity in Primary Schools

Are you looking to create learning experiences for your pupils that celebrate diversity? This professional development course, 'Integrating and Celebrating Diversity in Primary Schools', guides primary educators through effective strategies to embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within classroom practice and whole-school environments. This course covers culturally responsive teaching, inclusive curricula, fostering pupil voice and developing home-school partnerships. Enhance your pedagogy and empower all primary pupils to thrive in a diverse world. Discover practical approaches to promote sensitivity, respect and belonging in your school.
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Adam Barrett, Jess Hursit and Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

develop confidence in recognising and responding to diversity within classroom practice, curriculum content, and whole-school environments;
learn how to implement practical strategies that promote sensitivity, respect, and belonging among pupils from a range of backgrounds;
explore approaches to engaging with families, communities, and visitors to enhance inclusive practice and strengthen home-school partnerships;
reflect critically on existing provision and identify actionable steps to embed diversity through displays, curriculum design, and pupil voice;
evaluate the impact of diversity initiatives through pupil voice, display audits, curriculum reviews, and engagement with families and communities. 

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Course Overview

Written by: Adam Barrett 

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Adam Barrett is an experienced teacher, academic and SENDCo. He has previously specialised in behaviour management, leading and reforming approaches to behaviour management in primary schools with the aim of creating inclusive environments for all. As well as a PGCE, Adam has an undergraduate degree in history and an MA in English literature.

Presented: Jess Hursit

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Jess Hursit is an experienced teacher with a strong background in maths education. As a former maths lead, she worked closely with Maths Hubs and supported the development of her school’s maths curriculum. Jess has worked in a leading training school, where her teaching was regularly observed by visiting educators, and she served as a mentor to trainee teachers and early career teachers.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with an MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.