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These displays in the library this February represent the inclusion and support we at NSC strive to provide for every student. As soon as these displays were up we saw an increase in interest and book borrowing in the library.

Click here to find out more information about LGBT+ pioneers displayed around school in our curriculum areas.

Click here to read more about LGBT+ History and support and information about coming out.

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Throughout October we explicitly celebrate the achievements and contributions of the black community in the UK.

In History, students have been given a research challenge based on David Olusoga’s book ‘Black and British’. They will be investigating the people and events commemorated in the black plaques which were created as part of his BBC TV series.

In tutor time, students are creating their own presentations on Black British Icons which they will deliver to their tutor groups.

Mrs Wright, our librarian, has produced a timeline display in our library which includes information on significant Black authors, as well as a fabulous display of books written by contemporary Black authors.

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Malorie Blackman held the position of Children’s Laureate from 2013 to 2015.  She is the author of the award winning novel, 'Noughts & Crosses'

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In every Learning Chapter, there is an on-going discussion with students about the representation of experience, and encouraging them to be conscious and critical readers of who is narrating whose story.

Please visit our English subject padlet to see recommendations of books linked to each Learning Chapter.

Specifically in Year 9, students will also study a dramatic retelling of Malorie Blackman's 'Noughts and Crosses'. This will allow us to explore Blackman's unique setting and messages regarding racism and a society which promotes racial privileges.

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Celebrating Black Geographers for Black History Month

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Geography is a diverse field. Throughout the month of February, we will be highlighting the work of Black Geographers, some of whom are #GeoGators. Special thanks the University of British Columbia Department of Geography for their excellent A reading list of Black geographers, which inspired this project.

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Diversity is celebrated within Maths through our Key Stage 3 Mathematical Literacy programme. This celebrates Mathematicians from a wide range of cultures throughout time and their contribution to mathematics as we know it today. Students find out about King Rituparna developing the idea of estimation, to early humans in Africa who were the first to begin the idea of "counting" to record the phases of the moon.

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During 'Portraits and Identity' in yr 8 students choose from a range of artists to inspire their work; including work by Basquiat, Frida Kahlo and in yr 7 Willard Wigan when students explore the theme 'Scale'

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Diverse sporting role models used as examples in lessons. For example, Usain Bolt is looked at in Athletics, Michael Jordan in Basketball and the Williams sisters in Tennis.

Alternative activities from a variety of cultures is delivered as a chapter of learning at KS4.

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In every Learning Chapter, there is an on-going discussion with students about the representation of experience, and encouraging them to be conscious and critical readers of who is narrating whose story.

Please visit our English subject padlet to see recommendations of books linked to each Learning Chapter.

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We celebrate the contributions of Alan Turing to mathematics and to the development of technology. Students will also visit Bletchley Park to learn more about him and his contributions.

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Inaugural lecture Professor Kath Browne | University of Brighton

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In year 8 in our Diet and Health project we look at the work of a number of chefs including Ted Allen, LGBTQ+ cooking television personality and chef, author of two cookbooks.

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Finding inspiration from artists and designers including Phillip Treacey and Alexander Mcqueen to create costume designs in yr 8.

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Rainbow Laces - Northstowe Secondary College will be following and supporting the Rainbow Laces campaign, striving for equality in Sport.

LGBTQ+ role models will be used as examples in lessons. Such as Megan Rapinoe in football, Tom Daley from the Olympics Diving team for use in gymnastics, Nigel Owens is an exciting Rugby official to be used in the delivery of leadership.

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Through our study of non-fiction in Year 9, students will be exposed to the views of celebrated, inspirational figures such as Malala and Emma Watson. Here, they we will be given the opportunity to reflect on issues which face people around the world surrounding gender inequality. This will be a springboard for their own writing as they examine how this figures tackle inequality and fight for justice.

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In maths we celebrate all mathematicians who have made contributions throughout history regardless of their gender. We encourage all students to join us at our "Maths Mastery" club after school each week.

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All scientists who make great contributions are celebrated in the curriculum, regardless of gender.
Science club is open to all students and diverse STEM careers are highlighted at the start of each learning chapter.

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During Year 7 and 8 all students experience the full range of Design and Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition projects and are given equal opportunity to take part as well as equally encouraged to take up either subjects. We are also inviting in a visiting female speaker within the Architecture industry to inspire students about this career.

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In the yr 7 Learning Chapter 'Scale',  students are asked to choose from a range of artists including Yayoi Kusama and create large-scale versions of their work in groups. They go on to do a class presentation about the artists life and work.

In Yr 8's Learning Chapter on 'Portraits and Identity', we find out more about Frida Kahlo, with the option of creating a self portrait in her style. Later in the year we study 'Costume Design' looking at the work of Vivian Westwood.

In yr 9 students explore a wide range of artists throughout the course including Jenny Saville and Georgina Luck.

These are just some of the many fantastic female artists celebrated in Art at Northstowe.

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At KS3, we will use PREP activities for students to find out more about some of the hidden stories of women in history.  In Yr 7, students will delve deeper into the roles of Medieval women in the Spring Term, and in the Summer Term of Yr 8, students will learn about the significance of the Suffragettes and their campaign for female suffrage.

International Women's Day is on 8th March 2022. Northstowe students will have the opportunity to learn about the significance of this day and to research historically significant women as part of their PREP and enrichment opportunities.

If students would like to know more about International Women's Day then please access this link.

The BBC has also put together a collection of short films which celebrate the achievements of women in the past. Click here.

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In February we will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Northstowe Students will take part in history PREP and enrichment opportunities which will allow them to research significant LGBTQ+ historical figures in order to develop their understanding of the development of LGBTQ+ history.

Click here to learn about how LGBTQ+ History Month began.

Click here to read about some important LGBTQ+ Icons in an article from the BBC.

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Our Year 7 and 8 History Learning Journeys aim to provide students with opportunities to explore the history of diverse peoples in British and International contexts.

In Year 7 we explore comparisons between Britain and the Medieval Islamic world in the Spring Term. We also look at the significance of Medieval China.  In the Summer Term we look at work of the historian Miranda Kauffman to unpick the fascinating lives of Black people living in Tudor Britain such as John Blanke.

In Year 8 Autumn term, we explore the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the role of abolitionists such as Olaudah Equiano and Mary Prince. We will investigate the role of slave rebellions led by individuals such as Samuel Sharpe in bringing an end to the Slave Trade. We also explore and debate conflicting interpretations of the the British Empire.  A the end of the summer term we will explore the diverse experiences of those who moved to Britain from the Caribbean to Britain after WW2.

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Throughout KS3 and 4, students will discuss the use of non-binary pronouns and adjectives within the French language, and reflect upon the implications of changing the language to make it gender neutral.

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Nonbinary pronoun ‘they’ sparks French language debate

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A debate has been sparked in France over the lack of an official gender-neutral French word for “they” and “them”, after the pronoun “they” was voted Word of the Year 2019 in the United States.

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Throughout KS3 and KS4, we celebrate La Francophonie with literature from BAME authors such as Léopold Sédar Senghor and music from Yeleen, Stromae, Zaz and many more. In year 8, students will study a Senghor poem, and all year groups have their favourite Francophone songs to listen to while they complete written activities. Year 7 compare their school experience with that of a French-American child in France and an Irish-Burkinabé child in Ouagadougou: authentic written and listening files contributed by friends abroad. Year 9s cover a diverse group of role models in their first term, drawing inspiration from a variety of lived experiences. We also run a Spanish after-school club, in which Latin American culture is celebrated through films like Coco and resources for Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead).

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In all our teaching resources, we show images of different genders and ethnicities completing different activities; we aim that any child will look at the teaching resources and be able to identify someone like them. Issues of gender and identity are discussed within the framework of the school's core value of kindness, whether explicitly through Theme 1 of the GCSE syllabus, or informally in KS3 when students raise questions about grammar and gender in class.

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In language lessons, we listen to world music every week in as a timer for written activities. Favourite artists are Yeleen (Burkina Faso/Côte d'Ivoire), Maître Gims (Congo, thanks to Kip in year 7!), Lokua Kanza (also Congo, and recently appointed UNICEF children's ambassador), and Stromae (Belgium/Rwanda, recently sampled in Out Out). Year 9 are particularly fond of the Canadian French cover of Bling Bling from Moana...

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Through Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' we will identify the ways in which gender roles and inequality were established and defied in Elizabethan England. The explorations of Portia's character will allow us to question the rule of men and the constraints of a patriarchal society.

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Promoting diversity in English through literature

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Promoting diversity in English through literature

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Over the course of the year, each English class in Years 7 and 8 will be given a class reader for one of their half terms. The books chosen aim to celebrate diversity and broaden the students’ understanding of different cultures and experiences.

This will then be used to track reading, prompt discussions in lessons and promote the use of accelerated reader. Students are advised to use their allocated twenty-minutes reading per day which has been set for PREP to read and enjoy these books in their own time.

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In ethics as part of our year 9 unit of social justice and human rights we study the work of Malala Yousafzai who has tirelessly campaigned for women's rights and in particular a women's right to education. She is a practicing Muslim who gets her understanding of what it means to be equal from the Qur'an, and once said "I'm a feminist and a Muslim".

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In Ethics we study denominations (groups) within Christianity which have and are promoting LGBTQ and important figures within those groups as part of our study in social justice and human rights and religion and relationships units. In year 9 we look at the work done by Revd Canon Sarah Jones who was the first trans priest to be ordained in the Church of England, and who continues to campaign for LGBTQ within the church community.

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In the study of Ethics we celebrate figures through history who are both religious and have fought for social justice and human rights. Figures such as Desmond Tutu who helped to end apartheid in South Africa and Martin Luther King who inspired a nation to bring about equality.

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Year 7 & 8: Celebrating diversity and equal opportunity

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Year 7 & 8: Celebrating diversity and equal opportunity

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In Year 7 we introduce the concept of different worldviews, which are defined as "a person's worldview
We begin this study of worldviews by analysing Marcus Rashford's worldview and begin to understand what worldviews are from this example.

In the Summer Term we look at the concept of what does it mean to be equal through the worldview of Sikhi. We are studying the eastern religions of Sikhi, Hinduism and Buddhist Traditions which allows an understanding and study of different diverse worldviews.

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Ethics provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage with contemporary contentious issues, developing social, cultural, political, philosophical and historical awareness.

Pupils learn to respect themselves and understand their own identity, to respect others, and to understand their own and others' rights and responsibilities. At a time when communities are becoming more diverse there is an even greater need for a more religiously literate and tolerant society.

Ethics plays a key role in creating social cohesion and generating genuine understanding between communities reducing friction, intolerance and social unrest. It places customs, beliefs and practices in context, giving opportunities to tackle the concepts of “other” and challenge “normal”, addressing misconceptions, misinformation and stereotypes.

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In Year 7 we learn about Music from different cultures like African, Samba, Calypso & Indian Music.

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At KS4 in Drama we celebrate figures through history who have used their voice to make a stand for something they believe in like Nelson Mandela and Gandhi. We use these figures as stimulus for a piece of theatre that educates and inspires their audience.

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In Year 7 we learn about Dance from different cultures. We explore the features of each style and its history.

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In our Year 9 Furniture Design modelling project we celebrate BAME designers such as Yinka Ilori, award winning furniture designer famous for his vibrant colours

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Northstowe Secondary College provides a gender neutral curriculum for Physical Education, all students get access to the same curriculum and chapters of learning.

Sporting examples are provided and used in lessons which truly represent society.

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What is diversity? - BBC Bitesize

Watch this short video that explores what we mean by diversity.

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The way we speak is a good example.

Most people in Northern Ireland speak English, but we speak it differently in different places.

Someone from Omagh sounds different to someone from Coleraine.

These accents reinforce our sense of belonging to a particular place.

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Learn about how different cultures exist in society.

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Fabulous selection of recommended books that explore themes linked to diversity and equality

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Fabulous selection of recommended books that explore themes linked to diversity and equality

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Diverse Voices | LoveReading4Schools

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Becoming a member of the LoveReading4Schools community is free.

No catches, no fine print just unconditional book love and reading recommendations for your students and children.

You can create your own school's page, develop tailored reading lists to share with peers and parents...all helping encourage reading for pleasure in your children.

Find out more

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Our earliest perceptions of the world and its cultures are shaped by the books we read and it is essential that children see a true reflection of our society in the literature recommended and available to them.

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Gender Equality – Be Part of the Change | The Fawcett Society

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Sign up today to The Fawcett Society's Gender Equality - Be Part of the Change one-day programme and equip yourself with the tools to become a more powerful and effective advocate for gender equality at work.
This is not your average diversity training.
The Fawcett Society is the UK's leading charity campaigning for gender equality at work, home, and in public life. We aim to get you talking, sharing, and thinking - not listening to us lecture.

We work with women and men to create a safe space for open discussion, so that you can develop your understanding of the impact of gender and other identities on your experiences in the workplace, and your ability to shape and drive change.

Gender inequality holds us all back. It leads to unproductive decisions based on biases, unfair limits on women and men's potential, and a less creative and empowering work environment.
This is a mission for men as much as women.
Our research shows that nearly 9 in 10 men want equality of opportunity for the women in their lives and 7 in 10 believe equality between women and men would be better for the economy.

If you care about making the world and your organisation a fairer place, but sometimes struggle to know how - this session is the place for you.
What do I get out of it?

The opportunity to explore the questions and ideas you have around equality in a dynamic and supportive environment;

Evidence-based, up-to-date ideas about the changes that make workplaces more productive and happy;

A practical action plan for making your workplace more gender sensitive.

A programme that works for you
This session is tailored to you as a participant - we ask you ahead of time about the issues you face in your industry and organisation, bring research and solutions to the table that fit your situation, and the day is designed to be flexible to the needs of people in the room.
Caroline Ellis
Caroline is Director of Deeds and Words, a social business working to tackle the mismatch there often is in workplaces and communities between how we behave towards others and how we want to be treated ourselves, between our sense of purpose and how we work to achieve that purpose. She has over 20 years' experience as a senior leader and is known as someone who stands up for what she believes in, empowers people to be themselves and inspires others to step up and change things for the better. Caroline works with some of the most complex organisations, across all sectors and industries, and has worked with clients as diverse as Aviva, Ofsted, Metro Bank, NHS Tavistock and Portman and The Roundhouse.
Andrew Bazeley
With over a decade's experience in the field, Andrew leads Fawcett's research and policy work. He has facilitation experience with diverse audiences, from senior leaders to secondary school children, and brings our comprehensive evidence base to bear alongside his commitment to equality. He leads on Fawcett's work with employers, recently delivering projects with RIBA and Usborne Books.
Enquiries contact
Questions about this event should be addressed to The Fawcett Society at [email protected] or by telephone 0203 598 6154.

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Gender Equality - Be Part of the Change - 08/04/2020 08:45:00

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Sign up today to The Fawcett Society's Gender Equality - Be Part of the Change one-day programme and equip yourself with the tools to become a more powerful and effective advocate for gender equality at work. This is not your average diversity training.

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Stonewall

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We'd love to show you how your support is helping LGBTQ+ people everywhere to thrive. We need your consent to keep you up to date with our campaigns and events, and what you can do to help make life better for LGBTQ+ people.

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At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full.

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Black Lives Matter Movement | BLACKLIVESMATTER.UK

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We believe in the power of imagery to change the world and we choose to amplify imagery for positive change with Agora

#StopRacism by Agora photographers worldwide

Now more than ever, the world is taking a stand against racism, Agora photographers included!

2,120 photos have been submitted from all corners of the world, and 48 were selected to make it to the final voting rounds.

Click image to see all the finalist photos, discover the stories behind the pictures and learn a little more about Agora.

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Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with either Black Live Matter USA nor the political arm of the Black Lives Matter Activist Coalitions UK associated and affiliated with USA.

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Mae Jemison the first female black astronaut. Travelled into Space on the shuttle Endeavour.

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Diversity is highlighted in Science in many KS3 topics. We look at the Scientists who made important contributions in their fields.
This includes a homework on the many different people who have travelled into space.

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Teaching reproduction, inheritance of genes and genetic disorders gives a place for discussion on gender. It allows students to discuss and explore LGBTQ issues.

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Inaugural lecture Professor Kath Browne | University of Brighton