Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion Workshop
Street Style Surgery
Our workshops combine creativity, confidence-building, and real-world skills in a fun, hands-on way. Young people explore self-expression, teamwork, and innovation while learning about sustainability, ethical fashion, and celebrating diversity and inclusion. Led by experienced practitioners, each session inspires, engages, and leaves students with lasting skills, confidence, and something tangible to take home. Perfect for schools looking to enrich the curriculum, promote inclusion, and spark curiosity in every learner
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Here is a small selection of workshops that cover the Diversity & Inclusion theme. Please do get in touch with your specific needs so we can advise on which sessions would best suit your group.
Empowerment, Confidence and Being Me
A drama-based session helping young people explore empowerment, challenge stereotypes, and reflect on positive role models. It supports self-esteem and encourages respectful inclusion across different identities.
Business & Enterprise Fashion Designer Challenge for Schools
This workshop blends entrepreneurship with fashion, encouraging individualism while embracing upcycling and ethical design. Inclusive content, such as gender-neutral categories, makes it accessible and inviting for all students.
Dragons’ Den Product Design & Pitch
An inclusive workshop focusing on teamwork, innovation, and respect for different viewpoints. Students pitch ideas to a panel, developing confidence and learning to value diverse perspectives in a supportive environment.
Particle Article Recycling Workshop
Participants create mythical creatures from recycled materials. This hands-on, imaginative activity is accessible to diverse learners and emphasises resourcefulness, creativity, and inclusive group collaboration.
Cultural (African Drumming & Art) Workshops
These workshops highlight cultural arts ike African drumming and art from other cultures—fostering cultural appreciation and broadening students’ understanding of global diversity.
Empowerment, Confidence and Being Me
A drama-based session helping young people explore empowerment, challenge stereotypes, and reflect on positive role models. It supports self-esteem and encourages respectful inclusion across different identities.
Business & Enterprise Fashion Designer Challenge for Schools
This workshop blends entrepreneurship with fashion, encouraging individualism while embracing upcycling and ethical design. Inclusive content, such as gender-neutral categories, makes it accessible and inviting for all students.
Dragons’ Den Product Design & Pitch
An inclusive workshop focusing on teamwork, innovation, and respect for different viewpoints. Students pitch ideas to a panel, developing confidence and learning to value diverse perspectives in a supportive environment.
Particle Article Recycling Workshop
Participants create mythical creatures from recycled materials. This hands-on, imaginative activity is accessible to diverse learners and emphasises resourcefulness, creativity, and inclusive group collaboration.
Cultural (African Drumming & Art) Workshops
These workshops highlight cultural arts ike African drumming and art from other cultures—fostering cultural appreciation and broadening students’ understanding of global diversity.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Citizenship Workshop
Diversity and Inclusion
Click to read full text Our Diversity & Inclusion workshops actively support key elements of the Citizenship curriculum, helping students develop as informed, responsible, and reflective citizens:
Understanding identity and diversity: Sessions like Empowerment, Confidence & Being Me and Cultural Workshops encourage students to explore personal identity, challenge stereotypes, and appreciate cultural differences.
Developing respect and tolerance: All workshops promote inclusive teamwork and respectful collaboration, fostering empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
Active participation and decision-making: In Dragons' Den Product Design & Pitch and the Fashion Designer Challenge, students make decisions, work collaboratively, and present ideas, developing confidence in expressing opinions and negotiating outcomes.
Social responsibility and sustainability: The Particle Article Recycling Workshop teaches resourcefulness and environmental awareness, connecting creative learning with responsible citizenship.
Economic understanding and enterprise: Business-focused workshops introduce entrepreneurship, ethical design, and problem-solving skills, supporting knowledge of economic and social roles.
Business Workshop
Enterprise and Leadership
Click to read full text Our workshops provide practical, hands-on experiences that align closely with the Business curriculum, helping students develop enterprise skills, financial awareness, and creative problem-solving:
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Business & Enterprise Fashion Designer Challenge and Dragons' Den Product Design & Pitch immerse students in idea generation, product development, and pitching-mirroring real-world business processes.
Financial and economic understanding: Students learn to consider costs, value, and ethical choices in their designs, fostering basic financial literacy and awareness of economic responsibility.
Teamwork and leadership: Collaborative tasks in all workshops build leadership, delegation, and teamwork skills, which are core competencies in business studies.
Marketing and presentation skills: Pitching ideas to a panel and presenting creative products develops persuasive communication and professional presentation skills.
Problem-solving and adaptability: Workshops like the Particle Article Recycling Workshop encourage innovative thinking, resilience, and the ability to adapt ideas, reflecting key business problem-solving strategies.
Ethical and sustainable business practices: Emphasis on upcycling, inclusive design, and cultural awareness links business learning with social responsibility and sustainability.
These sessions give students practical, engaging experiences that reinforce business theory, bridging classroom learning with real-world applications.
Art Workshop
Textiles
Click to read full text Our workshops support the Art curriculum by encouraging creativity, cultural understanding, and practical artistic skills:
Creative exploration and expression: Activities like Empowerment, Confidence & Being Me, Particle Article Recycling Workshop, and Fashion Designer Challenge allow students to experiment with materials, styles, and techniques, developing individual artistic expression.
Cultural appreciation: Cultural Workshops (African Drumming & Art) expose students to global art forms, fostering understanding and respect for artistic diversity and traditions.
Design and innovation: Workshops such as Dragons' Den Product Design & Pitch and the fashion challenge combine aesthetic choices with functional design, reflecting real-world art and design processes.
Technical skill development: Students practice drawing, painting, upcycling, drumming patterns, and 3D creation, building practical skills aligned with curriculum expectations.
Critical evaluation and reflection: Participants reflect on their own work and that of peers, developing analytical skills, constructive critique, and understanding of artistic intent.
Cross-curricular connections: By linking art with enterprise, sustainability, and social themes, the workshops encourage students to see art as relevant, purposeful, and impactful.
PSHE Workshop
Diversity and Inclusion
Through engaging discussions and activities, the workshop addresses key issues such as racism, gender bias, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny, encouraging students to reflect on their own attitudes and behaviours. By exploring the concepts of diversity and inclusion, the session aims to cultivate a more harmonious and accepting school environment
What size groups do we cater for?
whole classes to whole year groups
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
At Street Style Surgery, we are proud to have over 20 years of experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our workshops are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and empowering. We believe every young person should have the opportunity to express themselves, build confidence, and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
We are skilled in working with young people who may face challenges with communication, mobility, sensory processing, or behavioural needs, and we tailor our delivery to suit those requirements with sensitivity and care.
Our sessions often provide an alternative way for SEN pupils to connect with others, regulate emotions, and find joy in creative expression. Many of our past participants have flourished in these workshops finding success and pride in their creations, performances, and contributions.
Whether it's the calm focus of painting a canvas, the rhythm and structure of lyric writing, or the freedom of movement in dance, each activity offers meaningful opportunities for personal growth.
Who are Street Style Surgery?
At Street Style Surgery, we’re passionate about inspiring and empowering young people through dynamic, urban & arts-based workshops that educate, entertain, and ignite confidence.
Founded by professional fashion designer and creative educator Sissy Rooney, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering high-impact, inclusive workshops to schools, youth groups, councils, and community organisations across the UK.
From one-off enrichment days to week-long programmes, we bring creativity, professionalism, and energy to every session leaving a lasting impression on the young people we work with.
A Few of Our Most Popular Workshops:
🎨 Graffiti Canvas & Mural Projects
👕 Fashion Design & Upcycled ‘Trash to Fashion’
♻️ Recycled Art & Eco Crafts
🎤 Rap, Beatboxing & Lyric Writing
🎭 Drama, Confidence Building, Money Matters & Inspirational Speaking
📸 Stop Motion Animation
🎪 Circus Skills & Skateboarding
💼 Enterprise, Life Skills & Dragons' Den Challenges
🌍 Cultural & PSHE Workshops
🥁 Drumming & Music Performance
...and hundreds more arts, crafts, and creative experiences!
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