make up

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEshVJ1IECw

In this Spanish Christmas advert, we see a grandad secretly practice applying make up in the weeks building up to a family meal. We assume he wants to wear the make up, but when the family arrive, the real reason becomes clear. This short film is a fantastic opportunity for older children to discuss gender identity, trans awareness, family support and inclusion.

Watch the film till 1:45 and then discuss:

• what is Grandad is doing at the start of the film?
• why is he locking the door and hiding the makeup?
• how do you think he feel about what he is doing?
• what look does the shop assistant give him? Why, what are they thinking?
• what happens at the bus stop
• what do you think is the story here?

watch the rest of the film and then discuss

• now what do we realise is happening here?
• How is Alvaro feeling when Grandad does their makeup?
• How is Grandad feeling when he does Alvaro's makeup?
• How do the family react when they see Alvaro with makeup and Grandad?
• Why does the name Alvaro change to Ana?
• what is this film about?
• What law in the UK protects trans people? Which British value is this about?
• "The magic is not only in Christmas. It is also in all of us" what does that mean?
• why is this about no outsiders?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

christmas concert

 

https://www.today.com/parents/s-n-t-adorable-girl-signs-kindergarten-holiday-concert-deaf-2D11729731

The photo shows Claire, 5 years old and from Florida, USA, signing her Christmas concert for her deaf parents.

The video, which is in the link above, went viral. Claire is very enthusiastic and used animated facial expressions to make sure her parents understand all the words. Claire’s mum commented, “She is  full of personality; that’s the Claire we know.”

Both Claire’s mum and dad were born deaf and they have two children who can hear. Claire and her sister Charlotte have used sign language since birth as well as learning to speak. Mum says sign language is the first language in their home.

“We don’t use our daughter as an interpreter, but if there was something we missed, she would likely relay it to us. Claire used sign language in the play because she was considerate of us and wanted us to understand the lyrics to the song. She was signing to her parents, looking right in to my iPhone because she knew I was recording her.”

There is a KODA community (Kids Of Deaf Adults) or CODA community (Children Of Deaf Adults) who applauded Claire’s signing.

-          What is signing for, who is it for?

-          “We don’t use Claire as an interpreter;” why not?

-          How do you think Claire’s parents felt at the Christmas concert, knowing that everyone else would be hearing it?

-          If Claire’s parents can’t hear the concert, why are they going?

-          Why did Claire choose to sign the whole concert?

-          Why do you think Claire is using such animated facial expressions?

-          Is there anything the school cold have done to make the concert more inclusive?

-          Should the school be more inclusive? After all, there are only two parents who are deaf, does it really matter?

-          If the school had a signer, how would that make Claire’s parents feel, what message would that give?

-          What can we learn from Claire?

-          Is there any advice you would give to the school?

       Why is this about No Outsiders? 

        No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

Hedgehog

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icx7hBWeULM

Watch the short video in the link above, it's the Erste Christmas ad from 2018 and shows a hedgehog struggling to make friends because of his prickles. At the end of the film the other animals give him a present of foam pieces to stick all over his prickles so that they can hug him.

In KS1/ lower KS2 this provides an opportunity to talk about inclusion, empathy, problem solving, friend ship and difference. I have added some some questions for upper KS2 which question the message of the video which one could argue is that the other animals ask hedgehog to change to fit their needs... this will make a great debate.

- What do you see in the picture, what’s happened, who is hedgehog looking at, what is the story here?

-          - Why does Hedgehog feel like an outsider?

-          - What is going wrong?   

-          - In the film you can see sometimes the other animals wave at Hedgehog and sometimes they don’t. How do you think the other animals feel about Hedgehog?

-          - How does Hedgehog think the other animals feel about him? Why? 

-          - Why doesn’t Hedgehog get a push on the swing? How do you think the animal feels when they don’t push hedgehog?

-          - On the bus we see Hedgehog suddenly get really cold – what is happening here? Has the heating on the bus suddenly gone off?

-          - Who is making Hedgehog an outsider at the start of the film? (This is debatable – you could argue that hedgehog is making himself an outsider; while he can’t change his prickles, he knows they present a challenge for others. We don’t see Hedgehog attempting to do anything about this... but you could also argue, should he have to change?)

-         - When hedgehog sees the animals whispering, what is he thinking?

-         - The present from the animals – what’s it about?

-          - What is the first thing everyone does when Hedgehog puts the foam on – why, how does that make Hedgehog feel?

-          - What can we learn from Hedgehog?

-          - What can we learn from the other animals?

-          - Why is this about No Outsiders?

KS2 extra question: what is the message in this film? Does the film suggest that Hedgehog has to change to be accepted? Is it Hedgehog’s responsibility to adapt or is it the responsibility of those around Hedgehog to adapt? What’s the message in this film – does Hedgehog have to change?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

sign language

 

https://scoop.upworthy.com/school-teaches-all-its-student-sign-language-to-communicate-with-deaf-cafeteria-worker-wholesome?fbclid=IwAR0yRXm04RXfvAxfk0tHUVlH6OJrRhraEMnJMagFKpO4ueprrcJWhOVdV14

Leisa Duckwall works in the cafeteria in Nansemond Parkway Elementary school in Virginia, USA. She has worked there for four years serving food to students and in those four years, no students have ever communicated with her, other then to point at food. 

Why do you think this is?

Leisa is deaf and no one at the school has take the time to learn sign language, so in four years no-one has ever communicated a "good morning" or a "thank you" to her as she serves food. 

Everything changed when one of the teachers, who knows sign language, struck up a casual conversation with Leisa while wating for her class to be served. Kari Maskelony has friends who are deaf and she knows how to communicate. She says, "I noticed that all the kids realised Ms Duckwall couldn't hear them. But they were pointing to what they wanted, and then she would have to point and have them say yes or no."

When she chatted with Leisa using sign language, she noticed all the children in her class were staring. Next day, Kari asked her class if they would like to learn to sign what they wanted for lunch instead of pointing and they all said yes. 

What words do you think they started with?

They began with main courses chicken, fish and then letters such as R fir rice or C for carrots.

The students wanted to learn more and then the idea started to catch on. The school decided to teach all children how to communicate using sign language and lessons began. Every day the students learn a new word. 

Kari says, "Not only is it great for the kids because they can learn a new skill they can carry with them and actually use with other people that they meet, but I think it's great because equal inclusivity and equal access is so important."

-What is sign language?

- who is sign language for? (everyone)

- Imagine working for four years and no one saying hello or thank you; how do you think Ms Duckwall felt at work every day?

- why did no one say hello? (children might say it's because Leisa is deaf, but that's not the reason. The reason no-one spoke is because no one had worked out how to communicate.)

- How do you think Leila felt the first time someone used sign language to ask food?

- Should Leila be working in a cafeteria if she is deaf? (the aim of this question is to make the children stand up for equality and be angry that the question has even been asked.)

- What law in the UK includes disability as a protected characteristic? (The Equality Act 2010)

- what are the other protected characteristics? (race, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity)

- why do you think the Equality Act was invented?

- "equal inclusivity and equal access is so important." what does this mean?

- what can we learn from Leila?

- what can we learn from the school?

- why is this about No Outsiders?

- which British Value is this story about?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

 

World Cup armband - follow up

 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/world-cup-germany-protest_n_637f1e4be4b006c42d3b3335?fbclid=IwAR3J5Va7htnpiq7UM7NrKhlC-eNs0Yz79cD2-pKhwl2kcfqKyPry4v7rWOc

The Germany team played their first match in the World Cup last week and before the match they lined up for their team photo. All 11 players covered their mouths for the photo.

Ask children, why did they do that?

Germany coach explained, "It was a sign from the team, from us, that Fifa is muzzling us."

What does he mean by this?

Team captains, including Harry Kane (England) and Gareth Bales (Wales) were planning on wearing "One Love" arm bands for their game to support LGBTQ+ equality. Last Sunday, the day before the first match, Fifa announced teams were expected to wear an alternative armband, with the words, "Football unites the world". There were no rainbow colours on this official Fifa arm band.

Why do you think FIFA came up with their own armband?

At the time the FA in England and Wales released a statement; "We respect FIFA's request but we are committed to wearing our "One Love" armbands in this World Cup." but no teams wore the One Love armband last week. 

Why do you think teams changed their mind?

Hours before the England v Netherlands match on Monday, FIFA warned both teams that if their captains wore the One Love armband, players would be immediately shown a yellow card and could face further consequences. 

Germany Captain Manuel Neuer said; "We may have our bands taken away from us, but we'll never let our voices be taken from us. We stand for human rights. That's what we wanted to show. We may have been silenced by FIFA regarding the captain's armbands, but we always stand for our values." He said the idea to cover their mouths came from the team; "We really wanted to do something and we thought about what we could do. It was clear that we wanted to send a signal."

During the match, German interior minister, Nancy Faeser, wore a One Love armband while sitting in the stands next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Nancy wore a pink blazer at first which she then took off during the first half. 

Later, Belgium Foreign Minister, Hadja Lahbib wore a One Love armband when she met the FIFA president at the Belgium match. She later posted a photo of herself wearing the armband in the stands.

Meanwhile, the Welsh team put up rainbow flags at their training ground in Qatar and during the BBC coverage, journalist Alex Scott wore a One Love armband.

- Why did FIFA ban the One Loive arm bands?

- Why did the football teams choose to follow the ban? Did they have a choice?

- FIFA write to all 32 competing teams in November, telling them to "focus on the football". What do they mean by this and what do you think? Are they right?

- There is an argument that while visiting a country, you should respect the laws of that country and as LGBT+ equality is not allowed in Qatar, people should accept this and not talk about it. What do you think? 

- What do you think of Germany's decision to cover their mouths - what were their aims, did they achieve them?

- Why do you think Nancy Faeser wore a One Love armband next to the FIFA president? Why did she wear a blazer first?

- What would you do if you were the England or Wales captain? What are the arguments for and against defying the ban on wearing the armband. 

- What is the message to LGBTQ+ footballers and fans if teams don't question the ban?

- What can we learn from Germany?

- Why is this about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

official armbands

 

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/captain-armband-pride-onelove-harry-kane-b2228641.html

The photo on the left shows the last minute official FIFA armband, to be worn by players at the World Cup, revealed the day before the start of the event. The other photos show Harry Kane (England captain) and Gareth Bale (Wales captain) wearing the One Love armband, that was revealed over a month ago.

FIFA have worked in partnership with United Nations agencies to produce different armbands for each round. Messages include #Savetheplanet #nodiscrimination  and #footballunitestheworld, which will be worn in the first round. 

FIFA have instructed all competing nations to wear their armbands but the Football Association and the Football Association of Wales have said the following:

ask the children what they think the response is from the FA and FA of Wales..

"We respect FIFA's request but we are committed to wearing our "One Love" armbands in this World Cup."

- Where is the World Cup being held, why are Harry Kane and Gareth Bale choosing to wear "One love" armbands specifically for this World Cup?

- What do you think FIFA think about the One Love armband, why didn't they just use that one for the official armband?

- Why do you think FIFA only revealed the official armband the day before the event?

- "Football unites the world" is a good slogan, do you think? Is it better than "One Love"? What are the merits of both messages?

- Why do you think FIFA have also chosen messages "Save the planet" and "no discrimination"?

- any other messages they could have chosen?

- Why don't England and Wales just change armbands and wear the official one?

- "We respect FIFA's request but we are committed to wearing our "One Love" armbands in this World Cup." what do you think of this response?

- England and Wales might be fined, do you think their decision to keep the One Love armband is the right decision?

- what can we learn from Harry Kane and Gareth Bale? (some people might say there is nothing we can learn, what do you think?)

- why is this about no outsiders?

No outsiders: everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

anti bullying week

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-bDDeWzSQY

Childline have released a video aimed at supporting mental health and wellbeing during lockdown. Watch the film in the youtube link above. The NSPCC says since lockdown, cases of children reaching our for support with loneliness and self esteem have soared and there has been a significant increase in children contacting the charity with worries about body image, gender and sexuality.

“Nobody is normal” has been launched to show children that lacking confidence, feeling not good enough or that you don’t fit in, is a shared experience. Childline says, “Don’t suffer in silence.”

The film shows a boy struggling to appear ‘normal’, covering up his true identity. Childline wants children to know that no matter how isoloated they feel, they are not alone. Childline is there for them.

Children can call childline anonymously at any time on 0800 11 11or visit www.childline.co.uk

-        What is childline, how do you contact them?

-        What does ‘normal’ mean?

-        Why release a film called, “nobody is normal”?

-        In the film, what keeps happening to the boy; how does it make him feel?

-        Why does he wear a “boy costume”?

-        Why doesn’t the boy just tell people about his difference?

-        If you knew the boy, what would you say to him?

-        What happens to change the boy’s mind and reveal his difference?

-        When the boy reveals his difference, what does everyone else do?

-        What does “Don’t suffer in silence” mean?

-        What can we learn from this film?

Why is this film about No Outsiders? 

non-gendered uniform

 

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/virgin-atlantic-scraps-genered-cabin-crew-uniform_uk_63341e1ae4b04cf8f35d7ba2?fbclid=IwAR1XLSm9EyuCQo7-MW0-DX_UEb6jKe3ci_qjjBF-FrO-bhUsrncupb6nSqo

Virgin Atlantic airlines have introduced a new policy for their uniforms. Until recently, staff had to follow rules about what they could wear at work; there were uniforms for men and uniforms for women. Today, gendered uniform rules have gone and staff can choose to wear a uniform to reflect the person they are.

The airline announced the new rules with a #see the world differently and a video which is in the link above where you can see staff talk about what the new policy means for them. Virgin says the new policy, "champions the individuality of Virgin Atlantic's people by enabling them to wear the clothing that expresses how they identify or present themselves."

Lots of staff have praised the move. Cabin crew member Jamie Forsstroem says, "As a non-binary person, it allows me to be myself at work and have the choice in what uniform I wear." The airline has also introduced optional pronoun badges. Research by the company found that allowing staff to embrace their individuality at work increased mental well being and feelings of happiness.

In the video, First officer Alison Port says, "It's not about cancelling anyone, it's not about removing men or removing women, it's just about more inclusive language."

- What is Virgin Atlantic?

- what is a gendered uniform, what do you think a gendered uniform looks like?

- why do you think Virgin Atlantic decided to scrap gendered uniforms?

- #see the world differently- what does that mean, why choose those words?

- what does individuality mean? Why do you think  allowing staff to express their individuality at work increases happiness and mental well being?

-"As a non-binary person, it allows me to be myself at work and have the choice in what uniform I wear." What is a non-binary person? (Stonewall defines non-binary as, "an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn't sit comfortably with "man" or "woman"" You could say it's about not having a gender label - 'I don't identify with being a boy or a girl and why should I have to? I don't want a gender label; I am being me.' Non-binary people might use the pronoun "they/ them" rather than he/ she)

- what is a pronoun badge? Why are they useful? (a pronoun badge will say the person's name followed by he/ him or she/ her or they/ them. When you meet someone wearing a pronoun badge it tells you how that person identifies which is useful so that you don't assume they are a "he" or "she"; you can get it right straight away and not offend anyone by getting it wrong and using the wrong pronoun for a person)

-"It's not about cancelling anyone, it's not about removing men or removing women, it's just about more inclusive language." what does this mean? What is inclusive language, can men wear suits and women wear skirts if they want? 

- What is a gender-neutral uniform? Do we have rules at our school about uniform?

- What can we learn from Virgin Atlantic?

- Which British Value is this about?

- Why is this about No Outsiders? 

No Outsiders: all different all welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com 

ear defenders

 

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsbirmingham/aston-villa-mascot-scared-players-would-laugh-at-him-overjoyed-at-ings-autism-headset-gesture/ar-AA13osv8

Riley Regan is a nine year old Villa fan who was chosen to be a mascot for a recent game. Riley has autism and struggles with loud noises. He has ear defenders to help him keep calm, but he was worried if he wore them to walk on to the pitch, that the footballers would laugh at him.

Villa Forward Danny Ings wore ear defenders and walked with Riley. Danny Ings said there was a lot of ignorance around autism and he wanted to help raise awareness. Riley's Mum said following Danny's gesture, other parents have contacted her to say their children no longer feel embarrassed to wear ear defenders in public.  

Mum said, "Riley was worried that the players and other fans would laugh at him so the fact he wasn't the only one wearing them made him so happy. What Danny Ings did has had such a positive impact on raising awareness and making children like Riley feel less alone. That's all we really wanted, just to show people that even if a child has a disability - that doesn't mean he's not the same as everyone else."

- what is a mascot in football, what do they have to do, what do you think it's like to be a mascot?

- what is autism? (I asked Oliver, a child with autism how to describe what autism means. Oliver told me, "autism is your brain wired differently so you see the world in a different way. It' just a different view of the world." Oliver says some things are harder for him but but also he better at some things than other children.)

- Why ask a child with autism to be a mascot? Isn't that insensitive knowing the noise and sensory overload the job involves? (no, it's not insensitive, everyone should have the right to be a mascot, sometimes we just have to do things in a different way)

- Why was Riley worried?

- If Riley was so worried, why didn't he leave his ear defenders home for one afternoon? (Danny has the right to wear whatever makes him feel comfortable)

- Why do you think Danny Ings chose to wear ear defenders when he doesn't need them?

- "What Danny Ings did has had such a positive impact on raising awareness and making children like Riley feel less alone." explain this comment

- What was the impact of Danny's decision on a) Riley b) the other players c) the crowd  d) the world

- why do you think the photo went viral?

- "Even if a child has a disability - that doesn't mean he's not the same as everyone else." - is this correct? Are we all the same? How would you respond to this comment? (We're not all the same, all of us have differences but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be treated equally. At our school we're not afraid of differences; we understand our differences because we ask questions and talk about them so that we can support each other if we need support. There are no outsiders here) (note: there is a tendency to slip in to language such as "We celebrate our differences" here, but be careful not to use that word- we don't need to celebrate ear defenders, we just need to understand and accept them as part of our everyday life.)

- What can we learn from Riley?

- What can we learn from Danny Ings?

- Why is this about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat 

www.no-outsiders.com

Girls at Work

 

https://www.upworthy.com/girls-at-work-is-empowering-young-girls-with-confidence

Elaine Hamel founded "Girls at Work" in 2000 to challenge traditional norms and normalize girl power, particularly between the ages of 8 and 18. Elaine  says empowerment shouldn't just be a buzz word but a way of life.

Elaine says girls are bombarded from an early age with messages telling them they can't, it's too heavy, it's too big. Unless someone takes the time to show them otherwise, they will grow up thinking those limitations are true and they will never reach their full potential. Girls at work wants to show them, they can!

The group organise summer camps and workshops where girls learn to communicate ideas, use tools and build something practical. Elaine believes learning how to use power tools shows the girls they can do anything they put their minds to, preparing them for a brighter future.

Elaine grew up in the 1970s and 80s and worked in construction. She says when she started out it was brutal; "The men were so cruel but I grew up with 5 brothers so I was used to it. I told myself I'd be the boss one day and here I am."

The group works as a community with help for other groups. For example, a club of retired men pre-cut the lumber for the Girls at Work projects. The girls use that lumber to create projects such as picnic benches and tables which are then donated to local organisations. 

- what do you see in the picture, what is she holding?

- what are traditional norms?

- what does empowerment mean?

- "Girls are bombarded from an early age with messages telling them they can't, it's too heavy, it's too big..." are they? give examples?

- what is the word for when someone faces discrimination because of their gender?

- what is a gender stereotype, how do gender stereotypes affect us?

- how can using a power tool prepare someone for a brighter future?

- why do you think men were cruel to Elaine when she started out in construction?

- there are actually outsiders in this story, who are they? (boys) is that ok? 

- Why do you think Elaine has made this group for girls only, was that the right thing to do?

- what can we learn from Elaine?

- why is this about no outsiders? (Is it about No Outsiders?)

- how can we make sure gender stereotypes are challenged at our school?

 No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com 

Bruno the Brake Car

 

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/sep/07/thomas-the-tank-engine-to-introduce-first-autistic-character

Thomas the tank engine has a new character- Bruno the Brake Car, voiced by 9 year old actor Elliot Garcia. The character Bruno is autistic and this is the first time the series has featured an autistic character. Elliott, the actor, is also autistic.

The company behind Thomas the Tank Engine is Mattel and they say they, "carefully curated Bruno's character to ensure an accurate fictional representation of autism."

Bruno rolls in reverse which gives him a "unique perspective" on life and he also loves timetables, routines, schedules and things being in order, "when everything goes to plan." The train sometimes wears ear defenders if trains get too noisy and he has worked out signals using a lantern to let the other trains know if he is getting overwhelmed or needs support.

There will be a range of Bruno merchandise available by the end of the year.

Mattel accept that although Bruno is autistic, he does not reflect the lives of all autistic people. The National Autistic Society worked with Mattel to create Bruno and they say his inclusion in the show is an "amazing moment for autistic people."  

"It is important that everyone sees autistic characters on our screens because there are 160,000 school-age autistic children in the UK and they want to see their stories told. But it's also important that non-autistic children get insight and understanding in to what it can be like to be autistic."

- what is autism? (I asked Oliver, a child with autism how to describe what autism means. Oliver told me, "autism is your brain wired differently so you see the world in a different way. It' just a different view of the world." Oliver says some things are harder for him but but also he better at some things than other children.)

- why do you think   Bruno the Brake Car travels in reverse and loves routines and schedules?

- why does Bruno sometimes wear ear defenders?

- why is the lantern useful? How do you think the other trains respond when Bruni asks for support, what kind of support do you think he needs?

- "A unique perspective on life" what does that mean?

- Why introduce a character with autism?

- why have the character voiced by an actor with autism?

- "Although Bruno is autistic, he does not reflect the lives of all autistic people." What does this mean?

- why is this "an amazing moment for autistic people"?

- "It's important that non-autistic children get insight and understanding in to what it can be like to be autistic." - why?

- what can we learn from Bruno the brake car?

- why is this about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com 

One Love armband

 

https://news.sky.com/story/harry-kanes-message-as-he-joins-other-football-captains-to-wear-anti-discrimination-armband-in-qatar-12702508

      Harry Kane, England’s football captain, will wear a “One love” armband during this year's football season and also at the World Cup in Qatar.
Football captains from nine other countries will also wear the armband: Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, Wales, Norway.
The armband is a symbol of anti-discrimination.
The One Love initiative was started in Netherlands and aims to, “Use the power of football to promote inclusion and send a message against discrimination.”
In Qatar same sex relationships and the “promotion” of same sex relationships are banned.
At the time of writing, FIFA  has not given permission for the captains to wear the armbands. Rules state that permission should be granted before arm bands are worn.
Harry Kane says, “As captains we may all be competing against each other on the pitch, but we stand together against all forms of discrimination.”

-          What do you think the One love arm band is for?
-          Why do you think so many captains are wearing this armband this year for the World Cup? Where is the World Cup being held?
-          “Use the power of football to promote inclusion and send a message against discrimination.”
-          What does that mean? Why “One Love”? Why not, “Everyone Equal”? What is the campaign specifically about?
-          The “promotion of same sex relationships is banned." What do you think “promotion” means in this context? Do you think wearing an arm band promoting same sex relationships?
-          Are Harry Kane and the other 9 captains right to wear the armbands? One argument may be that they should respect the laws of the country they are visiting and not wear the armbands. What do you think?
-          Why do you think FIFA are taking such a long time to give permission for the armbands (and they may not give permission) What do you think they should do? 
-          If they don’t give permission, what options do the captains have? What might the consequences be?
-          What can we learn from Harry Kane and the nine other captains?
-          Why is this about No Outsiders?

     No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

     www.no-outsiders.com

ballet shoes

 

https://scoop.upworthy.com/watch-this-ballerinas-reaction-when-she-finally-gets-pointe-shoes-that-match-her-skin-tone?fbclid=IwAR1S2YSGtlbB7c3HPtFioxeLtlFaZh105P8Bd7AQDLtEpr4IonZK7L0SpJk

Kira Robinson is a ballet student at the University of Oklahoma. A short film has gone viral of Kira opening a box of ballet shoes. Can you guess why Kira is so happy with her new shoes?

Look at this picture of someone's collection of ballet shoes, what do you notice about them?

Ballet shoes are traditionally pink and white. The aim of a ballet shoe (or pointe) is to match the skin tone of the dancer to create a clean line.

Kira is breaking down stereotypes about who can be a ballet dancer, But finding ballet shoes that match Kira's skin has been a problem. Brown ballet shoes are hard to find, so before today, Kira has been buying white ballet shoes and pancaking (painting) them brown. Pancaking is a ballet term for when dancers paint their shoes to match the colour of their tights so that they blend in. 

In the clip that went viral (1.4 million views), Kira opens the box and gets emotional. She says, "This is so exciting because it means I finally don't have to pancake my shoes anymore, I can just have them brown already."

"I can't tell you how excited I am. They look stunning. Look at this, it's like my skin tone, it's brown."

"I can't tell you how revolutionary this is that I don't have to pancake them with foundation to make my skin colour. I'm so excited!"

In 2012 a company called Shades of Dance launched a tights collection in a different range of colours. They said at the time, "Our goal is to allow every dancer to see a true image of themselves when they look in the mirror."

Marie Astrid Mence is a ballet dancer with brown skin and she has also found brown shoes to wear. She says she grew accustomed to feeling excluded from the world of ballet. She says the lack of brown shoes and brown dancers alike reinforced the message that she was not welcome; "I couldn't see any, like, black ballet dancers, female or male, and now being the one to wear bronze pointe shoes, it's extraordinary. It's fantastic and I hope I will inspire young ballet dancers and make them want to start ballet."

- why do you think ballet shoes are traditionally white/ pink?

- what message does this give about who is welcome in ballet?

- "Kira is breaking down stereotypes about who can be a ballet dancer," what does this mean?

- "I couldn't see any, like, black ballet dancers, female or male," why does this matter? 

- Why did Kira pancake her shoes brown? Why not just leave them white?

- "I can't tell you how excited I am. They look stunning. It's like my skin tone, It's brown." why is Kira so excited about this?

-"I can't tell you how revolutionary this is" why is it revolutionary? 

- why do you think the clip went viral? what does this show about millions of people around the world and their attitude towards skin tones?

-"Our goal is to allow every dancer to see a true image of themselves when they look in the mirror." what does this mean?

- what can we learn from Kira and Marie?

- why is this about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders: everyone welcome, everyone different by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

Equality Act

 

 

https://stacker.com/stories/34991/how-world-changed-during-queen-elizabeths-reign

https://www.historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/unequal-britain-equalities-in-britain-since-1945

The world in 1952, when Queen Elizabeth started her reign, is unrecognisable from the world today. In the 70 years since 1952, the Queen has watched the world around her change 

What changes has she seen?

television; air travel; space travel; the internet; mobile phones; Covid... you could ague the Queen's role in all that time is the only thing that has remained the same. 

Has anything else stayed the same since 1952? What else do we do today that has stayed the same since 1952? 

(Even going to the cinema has changed - in the 1950s after showing the film, cinemas played the National Anthem and everyone stood up)

Equality in the UK has changed immeasurably since 1952 when there were no women's rights, disability rights, LGBT rights, no one had heard of Black Lives Matter. 

Do you know when the first equality laws were passed?

The Race Relations Act 1965 was the first legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination. The first legislation to protect people with disabilities was not until 1995 (the Disability Discrimination Act). In the 1950s LGBT people had no protection under the law and in the early years of the Queen's reign, gay men were imprisoned. Only in 1967 were laws passed to decriminalise homosexuality.

What is the name of the law we have today that protects equality and when was it passed? 

(The Equality Act 2010) 

What is the Equality Act for, what are the protected characteristics, who do they protect? 

-race

-religion

- age

- sex

- sexual orientation

- gender reassignment

- disability

- pregnancy and maternity

- marriage and civil partnership

What do each of these words mean? Which of these protected characteristics is most important? (none: they all have equal importance)

Are people allowed to miss out any of the protected characteristics? (no, we can't pick and choose the groups we like or agree with; everyone in the Equality Act 2010 is of equal importance)

How does the Equality Act 2010 affect us in our school? 

Does anyone here identify with any of these groups? How are we different in our school? (it's important that children self identify here rather than have others point them out. Say you only want children here to tell you about themselves, not about other people) 

How do we make sure everyone knows they belong here? 

Why is this about No Outsiders?

How do we make sure these rights stay with us in the future?

Can you think of another monarch in whose reign society changed so much? How do you think Queen Elizabeth felt as she looked back on the changes in her reign?

Take a moment of reflection 

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Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022

 

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/outpouring-of-love-and-grief-from-public-at-the-gates-of-buckingham-palace/ar-AA11CaTb?cvid=f21bc7131fc344f293c0d1fa6c843b62#image=1

Huge crowds of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace as they heard the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. 

Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon, surrounded by her family. The news was announced later that day and immediately people from across the UK came together to support each other. Thousands of people went to Buckingham palace to pay tribute to the Queen. By 8:00 in the evening, crowds stretched for over a mile from Buckingham Palace. (why do you think so many people went to Buckingham Palace? Did they know the Queen?)

King Charles III (who is King Charles III? When was King Charles II?) said in a statement, 

"The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We morn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. During this period of mourning and change, mu family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held."

Queen Elizabeth was known for being a "constant" in the lives of British people. (what does that mean?) She was seen as being a constant figure - never changing as Britain changed  around her. This gave people a sense of stability and comfort. (how does that give people stability - what does stability mean?) 

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in history, reigning for 70 years (who / when was Queen Elizabeth I?) She has been Queen for 15 Prime ministers. This photo shows her with (ask the children if they know) Winston Churchill (When was Winston Churchill Prime Minister? Ask the children who the other people are in the photo). 

Journalist Jonathan Freedland says, "Everything has changed since the day in 1952 when she inherited the throne (ask the children what has changed) That country.... and this one would not recognise each other. The one thing they have - had- in common was her."

If your great grandma was born in 1945, her Queen was the same as yours - you and your great grandma had the same queen even though everything else about the life of your great grandma and you is completely different. For everyone in this school hall, and for most people living today, the Queen has been the Queen for our entire lives. (Is there any other living person you can think of who everyone has known for 70 years?)

Today people across the UK and the world will be remembering and paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Many people will feel a great loss, but some will also wish to celebrate her long life and give thanks for the service she gave. Look at the people in the photo outside Buckingham Palace - what do you notice about them? Are they all the same? Same skin, gender, do you think they all practice the same religion, have the same families? What does this show about people today and their response to the death of the Queen?

Let us all have a moment of silence while we think about what the Queen meant to us. Perhaps children might like to share memories of the Queen or of our Jubilee celebrations this year. Our thoughts today are with her family.

With thanks to Jonathan Freedland https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/08/the-queens-death-will-shake-this-country-deeply-she-was-a-steady-centre-amid-constant-flux