Inclusivity at home

At Catherine Wayte we are a school that recognises our diverse community and wants everybody to feel included.

On this page you will find a range of links which are intended to provide support and guidance to families on promoting inclusivity at home and in the community.

If you have any resources to add to this page and share with other families we would love to hear from you!

Tips to raising inclusive children (blog) We want to raise inclusive, accepting children who celebrate diversity. We hope our children will feel comfortable in their own skin while appreciating that not everyone looks, talks, or thinks like them.

Maya's Book Nook- supporting literacy through diverse children's literature It is our goal to share books where young children of color can see themselves, and the stories they relate to, represented within the pages. Book reviews and resources will incorporate language-focused strategies that may be used by parents, educators, and speech-language pathologists. A strong language foundation is one of the pillars to future academic success. We’d like to support you in building that foundation, one book at a time.

Words for Life- Bilingual Parents Bilingualism means speaking more than one language fluently. Some children speak a different language at home than they do at school or with their friends. This can make parents concerned about how their language skills will develop. We’ve shared answers to some questions about bilingual children.

Sharing stories together booklet- translated into 18 different languages You don’t always need to read the words in books. Looking at and talking about picture books is a great way to encourage your child to enjoy stories. If you speak another language at home, talk about the pictures and story in your own language.

Festivals Calendar from RE Online A comprehensive list of all world faith religious celebrations. Why not spend time with your child finding out about some of the festivals their friends or neighbours celebrate?

Talking to your child about gender and sexual orientation (NSPCC) There are lots of different types of sexuality or sexual orientation, and young people may use different terms to describe how they feel. LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and more. Although people often confuse them, it’s important to remember that gender identity is different from sexuality.

Talking to your child about disability From a peer with dyslexia to a cousin who uses a wheelchair, your child may be curious about people with disabilities. Talking to your child about disabilities can help them gain a better understanding of why some people look, talk, act, or move a little bit differently.

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