Everyone's Welcome
Everyone’s Welcome is an inclusive programme developed by Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council. It is based on Andrew Moffat’s No Outsiders approach and helps primary-aged children understand
equality, diversity and the principles of the Equality Act 2010.
At the heart of the programme is a simple but powerful message: everyone is welcome and nobody should feel like an outsider. As children grow, differences can sometimes feel like barriers to friendship and belonging. We want every child at Oxley to feel proud of who they are, confident that they will be accepted without judgement and never feel that they must change to fit in. We also help children recognise that differences should be understood, celebrated and respected.
What does it look like at Oxley?
Everyone’s Welcome is taught from EYFS to Year 6 using carefully selected, age-appropriate picture books, alongside assemblies and class discussions.
In EYFS and Years 1 and 2, children explore stories featuring characters who may be different from one another but who can still play, learn and build friendships together. We choose books that allow children to see themselves and the diverse world around them reflected in the stories they read.
As children progress through Key Stage 2, they begin to consider why some people may feel excluded or treated unfairly. They learn how to recognise discrimination, challenge prejudice appropriately and demonstrate acceptance and respect towards others.
This whole-school approach helps children understand different families, identities, beliefs, cultures and experiences. It supports the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and complements our teaching of British Values.
What does the law say?
The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination and provides clear guidance for schools. As a public body, Oxley Primary School must have due regard to the need to:
- Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
- Advance equality of opportunity.
- Foster positive relationships between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.