Conversations about diversity in primary education can feel daunting - especially when teachers want to do the right thing but aren’t sure where to start.

In this episode of Primary Focus, we explore one big question:
What does diversity, equity and inclusion look like in primary schools?

Drawing on classroom experience and specialist expertise, the conversation focuses on taking the fear out of DEI and grounding it in everyday practice. You’ll hear practical ideas for embedding inclusive approaches across the curriculum, handling sensitive conversations, and reflecting the communities children belong to - and those they don’t yet see.

Featuring:

• Khatija Shakir – Kapow Primary

• Rosa Legeno-Bell – Director, Diverse History UK

• Kaytie Holdstock – Primary Art Specialist, University of Worcester

🎧 Primary Focus is a podcast for primary teachers and school leaders. New episodes released fortnightly during term time.

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In this video:

00:00 – Introduction

01:28 – Why teachers can feel unsure about DEI

05:36 – What do diversity, equity and inclusion really mean?

08:05 – Practical ways to embed DEI across the curriculum

14:45 – Teaching DEI in less diverse school communities

18:16 – Moving beyond DEI to anti-racism

20:24 – Handling sensitive or challenging conversations in the classroom

26:26 – Top tips for building confident, inclusive practice

29:19 – Decolonising the curriculum: what it looks like in practice

30:41 – Final reflections and key takeaways