We cover a wide range of Social Inclusion topics dealing with issues identified by education professionals, Ofsted and the government as current concerns within schools and our wider society.
We use creative means to bring our subjects to life. The use of fun, modern media mixed with exciting and engaging activities, all merge to create a session that pupils will not forget and a message that is carried well past the day of the workshop. Our overarching theme is always kindness, for pupils to accept difference and reject exclusion based on stereotypes and subconscious bias.
Our Workshop Advocates bring first-hand knowledge by speaking of their own experiences, offering insight and conversation to a world that may be alien to the audience. Through this interaction, people can converse with someone they may not typically have done and then ask those awkward questions in an open environment without fear. Our Advocates subsequently break down misguided perceptions and prejudices within society.
I contacted Diversify to be a part of a panel on marginalised LGBT+ identities and intersectionality at the University of Sheffield’s Students Union, and they were absolutely great! It was so easy to organise with them as the communication was great, and the two advocates who came along (Mon and Kir) were brilliant, providing insightful input and lived experiences for the students who attended.
The children loved the Gender Equality Workshop! They engaged well, joined in with the discussions
and were actively thinking about the content and what was being discussed. Sara was a fantastic advocate, the children really enjoyed working with her and she brought energy and enthusiasm which the children reciprocated. Can’t wait for the next wor
A Year 5 pupil declared ‘It was very informative, the use of videos helped me see what can happen to disabled people in society. It also reaffirmed to me that everyone is valued and needs to be valued’.
Another said, ‘I found it very interesting as I have a disability, and it helped me feel supported for the future’.
I just wanted to formally say thank you from the whole Gordonbrock Team for such a fantastic three days of informative, thought provoking workshops.
Every single child has learnt from you this week! Every single child has benefitted and grown in their understanding of disability from your workshop! Every single child will remember your workshop forever I think. The workshops have inspired not only our children but also the adults as well.
Unit G1 The Crofts,
Quarry Hill,
Rotherham
S60 2DN
