Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do here at Ysgol Eirias. It is embedded in our culture and values, our curriculum, our pedagogy and practice, our Governors and staff and our continuing professional development.
Learners are growing up in a world where gender and sexual identity, cultures, rights, and legislation are changing or evolving around the world. To respond to the ever-changing world around us, Governors and staff have pledged to support a shared commitment across the school to develop further a culture of respect, where individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.
We want all our learners to see themselves, their families, their communities, and each other reflected across the curriculum so that they can embrace difference and diversity and recognise it as a source of strength. This of course will contribute to a cohesive, fair, and equitable society that equips learners with skills for life.
In our recent report, Estyn recognised the impact that the groups are having on the young people in our school.
Raising Awareness Events
To broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of worldly matters and support their awareness of Diversity & Inclusivity, we have designed a programme of learning that takes place during form time every day. Each week, fortnight or month, the school collectively celebrates a school, regional, national, or international Raising Awareness event. Each year group will have a specific focus for the Raising Awareness event, so that the learning is developmentally appropriate. Please see below the list of events that run from September to July:
- SEXTEMBER, Betsi Cadwaladr
- Black History Month
- ADHD & Dyslexia, Dyspraxia Awareness
- Talk Money Week
- Anti-Bullying Week- KiVa
- United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
- International Day of Disability
- Human Rights Day
- International Migrants Day
- Christmas
- National Obesity Week
- Eirias Careers
- Holocaust Memorial Day
- LGBT History Month
- Safer Internet Day
- Random Acts of Kindness
- World Book Day
- International Women’s Day
- Stop Child Exploitation Day
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Stress Awareness Month
- Earth Day
- Eirias Numeracy Week
- Deaf Awareness Week
- Eirias Literacy Week
- Mental Health Awareness
- Eirias Digital Skills Week
- Pride Month
- Eirias Community Month