Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our Curriculum

Our OAMR our curriculum intent aims to develop active citizens who have a strong understanding of the world around them and a desire and drive to positively impact their academy, local, national and global community. Our children live in world where they accept themselves and others as individuals and celebrating who they are is key in navigating a complex and ever-changing environment. We want our children to seek to include others, be other-centred and celebrate difference. Have a values approach to life and a sense of what is right and wrong through the lived experience of the 9 habits.  

Character Development  

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and is an essential part of the Oasis ethos, which is reflected in our curriculum design and delivery. As demonstrated by our circle of inclusion, we believe that inclusion is for all and we take every opportunity to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We adapt the curriculum to reflects the local context including heritage and experience of our communities. We are champions for inclusion. illustrated by our engagement with the Stonewall programme, which teaches us to seek to understand and value all 

Children and young people’s personal development is equally as important as their academic achievement, and our curriculum therefore not only develops them academically but socially, emotionally, culturally, physically and spiritually including a focus on mental health and emotional awareness. All students of all ages have an age appropriate Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education programme of study, taught discreetly and through cross-curricular teaching, which explicitly develops character and allows children and young people to flourish. It develops children and young people’s understanding of how to impact their community, and how to be an upstanding citizen at all levels: academy, local, national and global. inspired to improve the world around them. 

Community Development 

National Citizenship: our children and young people also need to be able to look beyond their local community so that they become model national citizens. Our curriculum gives students opportunities to learn about Britain both past and present. We explore the changes that have occurred over time to create the diverse, multi-cultural and multi-faith society we have today. Every opportunity is taken for students to explore the Fundamental British Values of democracy, rule of law, respect and tolerance. Their roles as student representatives, leaders and mentors in their academy prepares our children and young people to influence and advocate change at a national level. Students are encouraged to engage with a range of national organisations and charities through the curriculum. There are also opportunities for children and teachers to collaborate with other academies within and beyond the Oasis family, therefore deepening our understanding of the communities we work with 

Global Citizenship: the unique opportunity offered by being part of the Oasis Global organisation is woven into the curriculum, bringing a meaningful connection with who we are and our place in the world. Through our curriculum, our children and young people will develop an understanding of the history of civilisation by considering how the world has changed over time and how it continues to do. Every opportunity is taken for them to develop their understanding of a diverse range of cultures and practices. The curriculum also supports children and young people to deepen their understanding of sustainability and encourages them to engage with a range of international organisations and charities through the curriculum, including the work of Oasis Global. By developing a deep sense of hope and perseverance, in line with our character approach and ethos, our children and young people enter adulthood with a sense of social responsibility and collective identity, acting as a force for good and positive role models for generations to come. 

EDI in the primary curriculum

Usualisation

• Images/resources used of people show a wide range of cultural heritage, gender and relationships.
• Text selection for English lessons represent a wide range of protagonists and authors (Significantly above average compared to a recent study by CLPE into text representation)
• Images used in History and Geography challenge stereotypes e.g. Same Sex couple burial in Ancient Egypt, First Black Emperor in Ancient Rome, Affluent areas of Africa etc.

Discrete Teaching

• Black History month content sequencing learning from EYFS to Y6 on why we have Black History Month.
• Remembrance focus in Heritage week demonstrates diversity of soldiers and history.
• Global Goals (sustainability) goals used as the spine to the 'Our Sustainable World' theme, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, Peace Justice and strong institutions.
• Stonewall and No Outsiders used as the Spine to the community theme.