Marriage

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-44313524/double-marriage-proposal-video-goes-viral

Jessica wanted to ask her girlfriend to marry her in a special way so she took Becky to Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, the place where they had their first date, and asked a friend to pretend to take a photo of the couple. Becky then went down on one knee to surprise Jessica, opening a ring box and asking, "Will you marry me?"

The response from Becky was a shock to Jessica and her friend taking the video. Becky got her bag and opened it, pulling out another ring box. Becky had also planned to propose! This turned in to a double proposal with both people asking each other to marry them.

The video has gone viral around the globe has been featured on news programmes and has been shared thousands of times on social media. Jessica says, "I can't believe that the happiest moment in my life is also something that other people are happy about."

What do you see in the picture?
What is happening?
Both people are holding small boxes - what do you think might be in the boxes?

Explain the story

- Why is Jessica on one knee?
- Why are they both holding ring boxes?
- How do you think Becky felt when Jessica got down on one knee and said, "Will you marry me"?
- How do you think Jessica felt when Becky took a similar box out of her bag?
- What does this story show about the relationship between Jessica and Becky?
- Why do they want to get married?
- Why does Jessica say this was the happiest moment in her life?
- This story has gone viral, what does that show about people around the world and attitudes towards marriage?
- What can we learn from Jessica and Becky?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

Footage of the clip and an interview with Jessica and Becky can be seen on the link above

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in school: preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

Disability champion

https://metro.co.uk/2017/05/18/man-paralysed-after-diving-into-pool-sets-heart-on-paralympics-after-triumphant-tough-mudder-6645275/

Josh Landmann is a keen sportsman and wants to complete in the 2022 Winter Paralympics. Josh was inspired after competing in the Tough Mudder obstacle course, raiding money for charity. The course is very difficult to complete with mud and deep water and climbing challenges. 

Josh is partially paralysed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair; his Dad completed the course with him but when they reached the final obstacle called the "Everest" curve, Josh found the slippy surface challenging.

An online video has gone viral showing other competitors stopping their race to help Josh complete the climb. People who had never met Josh before stopped to help push with his dad and and the top of the curve more people who were unknown to Josh stopped to help pull him up.

Josh completed the race. Josh's dad says, "He's so determined to success and achieve things it was just normal. We're grown up with his progression and positivity. He's amazing in that regard."

What do you see in the pictures?
Where were they taken?
What do you think is happening?

Explain the story

- Why did Josh want to do the Tough Mudder challenge?
- Josh uses a wheelchair; why didn't people tell him he couldn't take part?
- When Josh got to the Everest curvem what do you think he was thinking?
- Why didn't Josh give up?
- Why did people who were unkown to Josh stop to help?
- Look at the top if the curve; how many people are trying to help? Why?
- What do you think people were saying to Josh as they pushed and pulled him?
- How do you think Josh was feeling as he got to the top?
- What does this show us about all the people at the race and what they think about being different?
- Why has the video gone viral?
- What can we learn from Josh?
- What can we learn from the people who helped Josh?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

The film footage of Josh making the climb is on the link above

No outsiders in our school: teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat 

Georgia Governor

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/25/stacey-abrams-georgia-first-black-female-governor-election?CMP=share_btn_fb

Stacey Abrams has become the first female black governor in America. Stacey is now the governor of Georgia, a state where there is a history of segregation. Stacey says, "We are writing the next chapter of Georgia's future where no one is unseen, no one is unheard and no one is uninspired."

In America there are two political parties; the Republicans (they use the colour red) and the Democrats (they use the colour blue). Georgia has had a Republican governor since 1998. But Stacey argues her state is not Red; "It's just blue and confused."

Before being elected as governor, Stacey went to University and then became a writer. She says her parents grew up in Mississippi and had to fight for the right to vote; "They raised us to believe we were capable of anything. My Dad told us, 'you don't tell yourself no - let everyone else do that - you go for what you think you can have."

What do you see in the picture?

What do you think is happening?

Where do you think it is?

explain the story

- What is segregation?

- Why did Georgia (and many other places) have segregation laws 50 years ago? (because people didn't understand about difference and equality. Many people at that time learned that black and white people were not equal)

- Georgia now has a black governor - what does that show us about ideas and history?
- When Stacey talks about people being unseen, unheard, uninspired, who is she talking about? What does she mean?
- When Stacey says Georgia is just "Blue and confused", what does she mean?
- Stacey's parents did not even have the right to vote as they grow up, and now their daughter is governor of Georgia; how do you think they would feel?
- Why did Stacey's Dad say ' you don't tell yourself no -let everyone else tell you no'? What does he mean?
- What does this story show us about America today?
- What can we learn from Stacey?
- What can we learn from Georgia?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the equality act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

Lord Mayor

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-44144705

Magid Magid is 28 years old and was born in Somalia. As a young child Magid lived in a refugee camp in Ethiopia before moving to England as a refugee with his family to find a better life. Last week Magid was sworn in as Lord Mayor of Sheffield; he is the first Somali Mayor in Sheffield and also the youngest Mayor the city has ever had.

Magid says when he first arrived in Sheffield, life was difficult as he had to learn a new language and adapt to a new way of life. As he grew Magid became fascinated in mountains and decided he would set himself a goal; "I really wanted to climb the seven summits so I worked 12 hour shifts every day for nine weeks and paid to go on a mountaineering course in the Swiss Alps."

"When I was 19 I wanted to climb Kilimanjaro so I packed what I needed and went to the local town and found someone to climb it with me. I guess that's how I like to do things. I like to look for solutions to barriers and being courageous and brave is part of being able to do that."

Magid then went to University. He says about life at University, "Where else would you meet so many people from different parts of the world and experience such different things in one place? That's what I wanted."

When asked about being Lord Mayor, Magid says, "Just me being in the post brings an element of difference to the role."

What do you see in the picture?
Who do you think this person is?
What do you notice about this person?

explain the story

-What is a refugee?
-Why was living in the UK difficult at first for Magid?
- What did Magid do to achieve his dreams of climbing mountains?
- When Magid went to Kilimanjaro how did he find a guide? What does this story show about how Magid feels about getting to know people who are different to him?
- Magid says he like to find solutions to barriers; what does he mean?
- Why did Magid want to go to University?
- What does this story show about living in the UK today?
- Why do you think Magid wants to be Lord Mayor?
- Usually we see Lord Mayors standing and wearing suits. Why do you think Magid chose to have these pictures taken? What is he showing us?
- What do you think Magid feels about difference and diversity?
- Do you think Magid will be a good Lord Mayor? Why?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in school: preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

sign language

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m42d53z-Jw

The Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lisbon, Portugal this Saturday May 12th and the UK are sending SuRi with "Storms". Suri has recorded a video of her song where she signs the lyrics.

The theme for Eurovision 2018 is "All Aboard". There are 43 countries participating from around Europe and Australia are also participating. Each country sends a song and people across the world watch, voting on their favourite. Last year Portugal won.

This year's entrant from Finland also recorded a special version of her song, "Monsters" where she sang in 34 languages.

What do you see in the picture?
What is Eurovision?
What do you think the person in the photo might be doing?

explain the story

- Why is SuRi using sign language?
- What is sign language for?
- By using sign language, what is SuRi ensuring? (That everyone can access her song)
- Why do you think Sara Aalto sang her song in so many different languages?
- Why do you think the theme of Eurovision this year is "All Aboard" - what does that mean? (everyone welcome)
- What can we learn from SuRi?
- What can we learn from Sara Aalto?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat

British Values

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43337775

Ian Durrant is an army veteran living in Lincoln and he has two flags in his garden; the St George Cross and a Union Jack; he says it's because he is proud to be English. But Ian says sometimes the flags give the wrong impression; people think he doesn't like people who are different.

In a few weeks a large Mosque will open near Ian's home, Ten years ago, Ian campaigned against the Mosque. Local Muslims knew that some people in the community didn't want a Mosque so Tanweer Ahmed, Chairman of the Lincoln Islamic Association, suggested knocking on every door in the area and talking to people. Tanweer also contacted Ian and invited him to a talk about Islam. Ian went to the talk and found it fascinating.

Ian and Tanweer are now friends. Ian attends Eid celebrations and open days at the Mosque. He says, "I took pride in being friends with, and talking to Muslim people. Other people would say, why are you doing that? And I said, They're people!"

"If I look out of the window to the left, I see the Cathedral in it's glory. if I look to the right, I see the Mosque. East has met West in Lincoln."

What do you see in the picture?
What do the flags mean?
What kind of person do you think Ian is?
Can you tell what kind of person Ian is, just by looking at this photo?

Explain the story

- Why does Ian have these flags in his garden?
- What does Ian think about different people belonging in Britain?
- Ian used to think different people didn't belong; what changed his mind?
- What does this show us about dialogue and ideas?
- Ian says about his Muslim friends; "They are people," what does he mean?
- Why does Ian say he has "Pride" in being friends with Muslim people?
- What does this story show us about Britain today?
- Who is Britain for? (everyone)
- What British law says people should not face discrimination because of their faith? (The Equality Act 2010)
- What can we learn from Ian?
- What can we learn from Tanweer?
- Why is this story abut No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in Primary Schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat 

marathon equality

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/21/kathrine-switzer-boston-london-marathon-gender-equality

Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run the Boston marathon as a registered entrant, in 1967. 50 years ago women were not allowed to take part in the event, the oldest annual marathon.

The photo shows the moment when Kathrine, running as No 261 was tackled during the run, by an official. He tried to grab her and shouted, "Get the hell out of my race and give me those numbers!" Kathrine explains, "He didn't think women should be there."

Kathrine managed to carry on and finish the race but she was disqualified and expelled from the athletics federation, because she was accused of having fraudulently entered the race, (which was not true) and because she had run without a chaperone. Kathrine explains; "It just shows the attitude in 1967; people thought that if women ran that they would turn in to a man or that it was socially objectionable."

However, Kathrine's story became famous around the world and changes started to happen. In 1972 Boston allowed women to run the marathon and Kathrine became a role model for runners. In the London marathon 2018 Kathrine, now aged 71, was the official starter for the women's elite race before running the marathon alongside 40,000 people (of all genders).

Katharine says running is gender blind; "It's about equality, it's about inclusion and it's also about peace."

Show the first picture- what do you see?

Where are they? What are they doing?

What do you think is happening?

Was this picture taken recently? How can you tell?

Explain the story

-Why do you think the marathon was only for men?

- Women were not allowed so why did Kathrine choose to run?

- Kathrine broke the rules; what do you think about her choice?

- Why didn't her disqualification make Kathrine give up?

- 50 years later Kathrine is the official starter for a women's race, and then she will join the marathon; what does this show about how ideas have changed?

- what is gender equality? 

- what law do we have today that says people of different gender should not face discrimination (Equality Act 2010)

- Kathrine says running is 'gender blind' what does she mean?
- what can we learn from Kathrine?
- What does this show us about ideas and laws over time? (ideas and laws can change)
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?

No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in primary schools by Andrew Moffat

Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat