Intro
Ark All Saints Academy is committed to improving inclusion for our staff, students and our overall community – which includes parents, governors, alumni, and the other communities we serve. We are actively involved in multiple initiatives to ensure that the Ark diversity and inclusion statement and commitments are brought to life.
Our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) work is not yet done. We are actively and continuously listening, learning and working on an Action Plan for further work on D&I. However, we are proud of the things we have done so far, some of which are ongoing. Below is a brief overview of some our work in this area:
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PSHE curriculum
Delivered to all year groups:
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run weekly in tutor time
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Citizenship Day - termly drop down days
Anonymous shortlisting for recruitment
Removing personal information from candidate applications during the assessment process
Black History Month
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Black History Month Citizenship Week
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Black History Month Library Corner
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Black History Month Menu Launch
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Cinema Night - after school film screening
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Feeling hair empowered workshop
Hosted by guest speaker Subrina Kidd, about self-esteem, confidence and empowerment about Black hair care
English lessons – KS4
KS4 discussed some of the challenging issues around inclusivity in English lessons
RSE Parent Focus Group Workshop
Discussed RSE curriculum – with a focus on RSE and LGBTQ+ awareness
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Mosaic Team
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LGBTQ+ sessions on gender and sexuality
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LGBTQ+ drop-in support sessions
Kaleidoscope Project
Focus group with every year group, as an introductory session on racial awareness
Library displays
Focused on LGBTQ+, mental health, and wellbeing
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Curriculum – KS3
Reviewed all KS3 curriculums to ensure greater inclusivity
Family Heroes Board
Biographies about our parent heroes
Running for Justice Exhibition
Art exhibition in collaboration with Deo Kato
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Mental health and wellbeing
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Sessions on mental health and wellbeing
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Weekly group launched in partnership with The Nest (mental health service in Southwark) with Y7/8 and Y9/10
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Weekly family therapy in partnership with Anna Freud
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Wellbeing Garden
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2-day training for all mental health and wellbeing staff
S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project
Project run with Kay Rufai, focused on changing the narrative around young Black men and working on empowerment, confidence and positivity.