Celebrating National Inclusion Week at Charters School

This week marks National Inclusion Week, and while many across the UK may be reflecting on what inclusion means to them for the first time, at Charters School it’s something we strive to embrace every day of the year.

Unity is one of our core values, and it is supported by our eight Character Pillars, including Compassion, Integrity and Civility. These principles guide our staff and students to consider how their actions impact those around them, helping to foster a community where everyone feels seen, valued and respected.

To mark National Inclusion Week, staff and students alike have been sharing their thoughts and reflections on what inclusion means to them. Many of these thoughtful messages have appeared on our social media channels, showcasing the maturity and perceptiveness of those across our school. Recurring themes of kindness, grace, and hope have shone through, reminding us all of the power of empathy and understanding.

The initiative was led by Ms Grant-Miller, who is Head of Religious Studies at Charters School. She said, "With its transformative theme 'Now is the time', National Inclusion Week 2025 presents an opportunity to start meaningful conversations about inclusion. Inclusion means different things to different people. Providing a platform from which the diverse voices, in Charters School, can express their views on what inclusion means to them, is the first step towards building a more cohesive community – a community where everyone feels a shared sense of belonging. This is at the core of our core values, one of which is unity.

Let me take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated this week. It was heartwarming to see the wide array of responses from staff in different departments and students in each year group across the school. Let’s keep the conversation going and start making a difference! Now is the time!"

At Charters School, we know that in a world where you can be anything, the most important thing is to be kind.