With the new film Wonder (based on the best-selling book by RJ Palacio), having been in cinemas across the UK recently, visible difference is a hot topic.
Unfortunately, we know that more than half of young people with a disfigurement are bullied at school and the vast majority of people – 84 per cent – say they did not feel supported by their secondary school.
It can be difficult for headteachers and school staff to feel knowledgeable and confident enough to start important conversations about looking different. 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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