Our Vision:

Our vision is of an inclusive, happy, and successful school at the heart of the local community. Together, our families and staff help our children to become confident, independent learners that care for themselves, each other, and the environment around them. Be brilliant, be bold, be kind and … ‘Together we will believe, learn and achieve’  

 Our Vision draws inspiration from the story of Jesus and the Fishermen, which is found in the New Testament Luke 5:1-11 Matthew 4:18 -22  

Subject Leader: Miss Georgia Derbyshire 

Diversity Education at Marlborough St. Mary's.

At Marlborough St. Mary's, our goal is to give your children a well-rounded education that celebrates diversity and helps them grow into empathetic, compassionate, and open-minded individuals.

What is Diversity Education?

Diversity Education is all about teaching our students to embrace and appreciate differences in people, cultures, and backgrounds. We want our children to have accurate and positive representations of themselves to aspire to. It is important for our children to understand the importance of being unique and celebrating the differences between one another. 

Why is it important?

In our community, it is vital to ensure our children grow up without misconceptions or biases. We want them to understand the world's diversity, encourage discussions about global issues, and become global citizens who are accepting and caring of everyone around them.

Our approach to diversifying our curriculum:

1. Targeted Lessons and assemblies: We include lessons in our curriculum that link to diversity and equality, aligning them with class topics and reading materials where relevant. These lessons help children understand and appreciate differences.

2. Golden Threads and Drivers: diversifying our curriculum aligns with our school's vision to support our children through our four drivers: Read, Talk, Pride, and Marlborough.

Our Four Drivers

Read
We integrate diversity education into our curriculum through carefully selected reading materials that represent various cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Our diverse book spine features authors of colour and stories that reflect a wide range of experiences. This not only helps all children see themselves in literature but also inspires empathy and understanding for those whose experiences may differ from their own.

Talk
Open discussions about diversity, equity, and social justice are essential. We encourage students to engage in meaningful conversations about these important topics in a safe, age-appropriate way. By fostering an environment where students can express their thoughts and feelings, we help them build compassion and awareness of the world around them. This is done through assemblies and PSHE lessons that specifically explore different aspects of equality and diversity in line with British Values. 

Pride
We celebrate the unique identities of all our students, especially those who are bilingual or from disadvantaged backgrounds. By empowering children to use their languages and share their cultural stories, we nurture their self-worth and create a sense of belonging within our school community. Every voice matters, and we strive to ensure that all students feel proud of who they are.

Marlborough
We are dedicated to building an inclusive school environment where every child’s perspective is valued. Through initiatives like our School Council and assemblies, we encourage students from all backgrounds to take on leadership roles and share their experiences. These opportunities not only build confidence but also promote mutual respect and understanding amongst their peers.

Supporting Disadvantaged Learners

 All our pupils have diverse experiences and stories to tell. To build a truly inclusive school environment, disadvantaged children’s voices and opinions are represented, heard, and nurtured. Children of all abilities, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, religions and ethnicities are encouraged to stand in our democratic voting system for positions of influence in the school, such as; School Council, Eco Council and Worship Council and all children are well represented in our school community.  Assemblies are often linked to diverse cultures, languages, disabilities and aim to celebrate diversity in our community. We link these to our British values of tolerance, democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect as much as possible. We recognise the importance of supporting our disadvantaged learners by ensuring they have equal access to diverse educational experiences.

What is the Impact?

By supporting our children in their education of equality and diversity, we aim to create a community of empathetic learners who embody the values of kindness, respect, and acceptance. We regularly gather feedback from our students and parents to continually improve our approach and ensure that our curriculum effectively addresses any gaps in understanding. Together, we are committed to fostering a school culture that celebrates diversity and prepares all our students for a vibrant, multicultural world.