Course description

A reflective starting point for every member of school staff: the language we use, how children bring their identity into school, and the difference between being included and feeling you belong.

Who it's for: All school staff, primary and secondary: teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral, office and lunchtime staff, DSLs, designated teachers, SENCOs and leaders.

How it works: This is a reflective course, not a lecture. Each idea is introduced, you share your view, sense-check it, then see what good practice looks like so you can check your own thinking. Every idea comes with a primary and a secondary school scenario.

What's inside:

• Language: global majority and the words children hear
• Identity in school: names, food, faith, family and home languages
• Belonging: included versus truly belonging
• Apply it: a branching scenario and a drag-and-drop activity
• Your commitment and a five-question knowledge check

Part of the Schools: Belonging & Identity bundle on BFCA Academy.

What will i learn?

• Explain what
• Recognise how identity, culture and belonging affect learning and wellbeing
• Name three everyday actions that help a child feel they belong
• Make one personal commitment for your classroom or role
• Receive a certificate of completion when you pass the knowledge check

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