Visit the ballet studio: Accessible

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During this lesson, learners will visit the National Opera House and Ballet in Helsinki, where they will explore the Ballet Studio and meet Michal, a ballet dancer. They will hear about Michal's experiences with sport growing up and his decision to become a dancer. This will get the children thinking about the importance of challenging stereotypes. You'll need paper and pens for the final card making activity. **Lyfta core themes:** Relationships, Equality and Human Rights. **SDG:** 3, 5. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 PSHE R32. to understand about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others L9. to learn about stereotypes; how they can negatively influence behaviours and attitudes towards others; to learn strategies for challenging stereotypes. L27. about stereotypes in the workplace and that a person’s career aspirations should not be limited by them. KS3 PSHE L10. to recognise and challenge stereotypes and family or cultural expectations that may limit aspirations. KS4 PSHE L5. about the need to challenge stereotypes about particular career pathways, maintain high aspirations for their future and embrace new opportunities. KS2 Citizenship 4e. to recognise and challenge stereotypes 4f. to understand that differences and similarities between people arise from a number of factors, including cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity, gender and disability.