With the new film Wonder (based on the best-selling book by RJ Palacio) in cinemas across the UK, disfigurement is a hot topic and one that might be making its way into the classroom.
Unfortunately, we know that almost half of young people with a disfigurement are bullied at school and the vast majority of people – nearly 90 per cent – say their primary school did not succeed in stopping the bullying.
Often it is difficult for headteachers and school staff to feel confident enough or to have the expertise to start important conversations about visible difference. Yet knowing how to address issues around appearance matters, because whether you are teaching everyone about inclusive attitudes, or supporting a pupil who looks “different”, good intentions and common sense don’t always lead to best practice.
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