Learning Disability Week: Primary School Assembly

Empower your students to build a more inclusive world with this moving and educational primary school assembly presentation. Created for Learning Disability Week 2025 (June 16th – 22nd) , this resource focuses on the powerful theme: “Visibility, Voice, and Value”.

What’s Included?

This 13-page presentation encourages students to look beyond labels and celebrate individual stories:

Understanding Learning Disabilities: Provides a clear, sensitive definition of a learning disability as a lifelong way of processing the world, rather than an illness.

• The “Do You See Me?” Theme: Explores why it is vital for people with learning disabilities to be seen as individuals, heard when they speak, and valued for who they are.

Strength in Numbers: Highlights that there are approximately 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability.

Busting Myths: Features a “Myth vs. Fact” section to challenge common misconceptions, such as the idea that everyone with a learning disability is the same.

Equality & Healthcare: Discusses the right to clear communication and tailored support, ensuring no one is left behind.

Talent & Contribution: Celebrates the amazing contributions people with learning disabilities make to the workplace and our wider communities.

Taking Action: Provides practical ways for your school to get involved, from fundraising with Mencap’s “One Big Walk” to spreading the word about inclusion.

Why Teachers Love This Presentation:

Fosters Empathy: Designed to help children understand and appreciate the unique talents and dreams of every person.

High Impact: Tackles important social issues with age-appropriate language and compelling statistics.

Visually Thought-Provoking: Features engaging imagery and a clear, structured layout that holds a young audience’s attention.

• Ready-to-Go: A professional and polished resource that allows you to deliver a meaningful assembly with zero preparation time.

Download this primary school assembly today and lead the conversation on visibility and value in your school!