International Day of Peace (21st) 

Hispanic Heritage Month (15th Sept - 15th Oct)

Building a respectful school community

Key Topics: Inclusion, kindness, growth mindset

PSHE: Transition, wellbeing, friendship

English: Writing personal goals and reflections

Maths: Timetables, goal setting using data (SMART targets)

Vocational: Professional behaviour in workplace; team dynamics

Black History Month

World Mental Health Day (10th) 

Diwali

Representation and cultural pride

Key Topics: Anti-racism, Black innovators, mental wellbeing

PSHE: Diversity, resilience, wellbeing

English: Poetry and biographies of Black role models

Maths: Reading data on inequality (graphs/statistics); budgeting for mental wellbeing

Vocational: Contributions of Black professionals in healthcare, fashion, hospitality, business

Remembrance Day (11th)

Anti Bullying Week

Trans Awareness Week

Compassion, anti-bullying, LGBTQ+ visibility

Key Topics: Empathy, remembrance, gender identity

PSHE: Anti-bullying, respect, allyship

English: Personal voice writing (e.g., coming out stories)

Maths: Timeline plotting

Vocational: Respecting differences in service industries

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd) 

Christmas

Hanukkah

Beliefs, inclusion, and celebration

Key Topics: Hanukkah, disability visibility, inclusion

PSHE: Disability and accessibility education

English: Storytelling from multiple perspectives

Maths: Calendar work, money management around holidays

Vocational: Inclusive design, disability-friendly services

World Religion Day (19th) 

Lunar New Year

Holocaust Memorial Day (27th)

Global values and personal growth

Key Topics: Reflection, Holocaust education, goal-setting

PSHE: Goal-setting, compassion, justice

English: Reflective writing, letters to future self

Maths: Budgeting for New Year goals; measuring success

Vocational: Ethical reflection in careers

LGBT History Month

Race Equality Week

Celebrating self and others

Key Topics: LGBTQ+ history, race equity, intersectionality

PSHE: Identity and relationships

English: Performance poetry and personal narrative

Maths: Analysing statistics on inequality

Vocational: Inclusive customer service

International Women's Day (8th) 

Holi

Ramadan

Gender equity and cultural celebration

Key Topics: Women's achievements, Holi, Ramadan

PSHE: Challenging gender stereotypes

English: Monologues inspired by trailblazers

Maths: Gender pay gap data; timelines

Vocational: Gender equality in trades and workplace

Autism Acceptance Month

Easter 

Earth Day

Celebrating neurodiversity and the planet

Key Topics: Autism awareness, Earth Day

PSHE: Neurodiversity awareness

English: Persuasive writing for climate justice

Maths: Measuring carbon footprints; environmental data

Vocational: Eco-practice

Mental Health Awareness Week

Eid al-Fitr

Self-care and community pride

Key Topics: Mental Health Week, Eid, heritage

PSHE: Mental wellbeing and mindfulness

English: Memoir writing and cultural storytelling

Maths: Budgeting for Eid and celebrations

Vocational: Mental health first aid; service-user support

Pride Month

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

Pride and inclusive communities

Key Topics: LGBTQ+ rights, GRT history, belonging

PSHE: Inclusion and allyship

English: Exploring voice and representation in literature

Maths: Analysing survey data on equality

Vocational: Inclusive marketing, customer interaction

Nelson Mandela Day 

End of Year Diversity Celebration

Inspiration and reflection

Key Topics: Changemakers, legacy, school community

PSHE: Leadership skills and transitions

English: Speech writing and year-end reflections

Maths: Reflecting on progress; data on school/community change

Vocational: Leading by example