A festive season for all - including everyone in school celebrations

The festive winter period often means fun celebrations and activities in schools, but it can also bring extra financial pressures for children and families without much money. Our joint resource with the National Education Union, A festive season for all, covers what schools can do to reduce costs and make sure that all children and young people can take part in festive school activities. 

This is a practical reflection tool for educators looking to make sure that inclusion is at the heart of their planning for the festive season. It includes advice on how schools can:

• reduce costs and financial pressure
• make sure that events and activities are affordable and accessible to everyone
• make craft activities inclusive for all learners
• plan events and activities so that families, parents and carers can all take part
• ensure that language and conversations about festive celebrations are inclusive for everyone