Lesson 5: Valuing diversity

Children learn about diversity and the value different people bring to a community.

Learning objective

  • To understand diversity and the value different people bring to a community.

Statutory guidance

PSHE

Learning opportunities in Living in the Wider World

‘Pupils learn

L8. about diversity: what it means; the benefits of living in a diverse community; about valuing diversity within communities

 

See: Programme of Study for PSHE education (KS1-5).

 

British Values: Mutual respect, Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, Individual liberty

See: Kapow Primary: RSE & PSHE: Personal development, SMSC and British values mapping.

 

 

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Download classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support

Should focus on people who they already know a bit about or where appropriate materials are available for research and could use the Activity: Research questions. 

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to research more than one individual and to also look at those with multiple protected characteristics.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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