Celebrarating Diversity

Longford CofE Primary School

Diversity Days Everyday

Silver Certificate of Anti-Racism for schools

Y3/4 Artist Study – Jean-Michel Basquiat – February 2024

The children took inspiration from Jean-Michel Basquiat to create their own pieces of art, representing their learning about Nelson Mandela.

Derby Open Centre visits Owls’ Class (Y5/6) – October 2023

Bing a Muslim in the UK & Islamic Festivals workshops, plus an Asian cookery class to support their ‘Seeking Refuge’ topic.

Celebrating Pride Month – June 2023

Sharing stories, planting colourful flowers, weaving a rainbow and thinking about what makes us feel proud.

Windrush Assembly – January 2023

Cass spoke to us first hand about his experiences of being part of the Windrush generation.

Celebrating Black History Month – October 2022

Each class explored the work of a different black artist and studied the Windrush through stories

‘The little school with big ideas’ – October 2022

Media recognition for our challenging and diverse curriculum, reflecting the world our children live in

Whole-School Faith Trail Trip – June 2022

Visiting a Hindu Temple, Mosque and Sikh Gurdwara

Owls’ (Y5/6) trip to see ‘Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World’ – April 2022

Part of their ‘Female Activists’ topic