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Buckstone Neuro-Inclusion Project

P7Y – Lewis Capaldi – Tourette’s

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As part of our learning about neurodiversity, P7Y explored the experience of Lewis Capaldi, who has Tourette’s syndrome. We found it really inspiring that someone so successful in music has been open about living with a condition that causes involuntary movements and sounds, known as tics. Lewis said getting a diagnosis was a relief because it helped him understand what he was going through. We learned that he manages his tics with support and treatment, and we really admire how he uses his platform to raise awareness and help others feel less alone. His story reminded us that having a condition like Tourette’s doesn’t stop you from achieving amazing things.

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P4NH – Daniel Radcliffe – Dyspraxia

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P4NH have explored Daniel Radcliffe’s personal experience with dyspraxia, a neurological condition affecting coordination and fine motor skills. Radcliffe, best known for his role as Harry Potter, has openly discussed how tasks like tying shoelaces and handwriting posed challenges during his childhood. Despite these difficulties, he emphasizes that dyspraxia has never held him back and encourages others facing similar challenges to persevere. His story serves as a powerful reminder that with determination and support, individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Buckstone Neuro-Inclusion Campaign

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At Buckstone Primary, we are excited to launch a whole-school project called Our Wonderfully Wired Brains, which will explore the concept of neurodiversity and how we can create an environment where every child feels understood, included, and supported. Through a range of age-appropriate activities, discussions, and learning experiences, children will learn about the many ways our brains can work—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more—and how to celebrate and support these differences.

Key Aims of the Our Wonderfully Wired Brains Project

  1. Raise Awareness of Neurodiversity
    To help pupils, staff, and families understand what neurodiversity means and recognise the wide range of ways in which brains can work, including conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and more.
  2. Promote Acceptance and Inclusion
    To foster a school culture where all learners feel accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are, reducing stigma and challenging stereotypes.
  3. Empower Neurodivergent Learners
    To build the confidence, self-esteem, and self-advocacy skills of neurodivergent pupils by recognising and supporting their strengths, needs, and identities.
  4. Improve Supportive Practice in the Classroom
    To enhance staff understanding of how to create inclusive learning environments and implement practical strategies that support the success of all learners.
  5. Encourage Pupil Voice and Participation
    To involve pupils in sharing their experiences, ideas, and solutions—ensuring the project reflects the needs and perspectives of the whole school community.
  6. Strengthen Relationships and Empathy
    To nurture empathy, kindness, and respectful relationships by helping children better understand how their peers may experience learning and life differently.
  7. Celebrate Diversity as a Strength
    To highlight that neurodiversity enriches our community, encouraging a positive narrative around difference and promoting a growth mindset.
Our Journey to Gold

Pupil Voice and Choice at Buckstone

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Welcome to our presentation on how pupil voice and choice are valued and acted upon at Buckstone Primary School. At Buckstone, we believe that empowering our learners to share their thoughts, ideas, and preferences helps create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment. This presentation will highlight the ways we listen to our pupils, the opportunities they have to shape their learning, and how their input leads to meaningful change across our school community.

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Our Journey to Gold

Our Anti-Bullying Guidance for Adults and Children.

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Below are two documents containing advice for adults on how to deal with bullying incidents and advice for children on how to respond to bullying incidents. The documents were created by the Equalities Group who worked collaboratively with all classes to gather ideas alongside the advice from the ‘Respect Me’ Scotland’s anti-bullying service resources. These documents are displayed in all classes to support adults and children.

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Rights at Buckstone Parents Leaflet

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At Buckstone, we are proud to be a Rights Respecting School working towards the Gold Award. Our pupil-led Equalities Group has created a helpful information leaflet for parents and carers to explain what this means, how we promote children’s rights in school, and how families can support this work at home. The leaflet highlights our key initiatives and shows how children’s rights are at the heart of everything we do. You can view or download the leaflet below.

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