Building an Inclusive School Together, Brick by Brick: Exhibition from November 17 to 29 at the VHS
17–29 Nov
Hanseatic City of Lüneburg. Outdoor learning spaces, a theater stage for everyone, or a quiet relaxation room - 87 students, parents, teachers, educational staff, and school administrators used Lego® bricks to bring to life their vision of a good, inclusive school.
The exhibition “Building an Inclusive School Together, Brick by Brick,” held at the VHS REGION Lüneburg (Haagestraße 4), will showcase a total of 46 models from November 17 through 29 during the VHS’s regular opening hours.
The models were created during a series of 14 workshops led by researchers from Leuphana University of Lüneburg. This special participatory phase lays the foundation for the development of a joint Regional Inclusion Concept for the Hanseatic City and District of Lüneburg.
The goal of the Regional Inclusion Concept is to support and guide schools on their path toward inclusive school development. Schools that wish to implement concrete measures for greater inclusion in their daily routines will eventually be able to find key information, ideas, and specific recommendations for action on an online platform. This will give schools better access to proven approaches that meet the diverse needs of everyone in the school environment.
Using the “Lego® Serious Play®” method, workshop participants built models of their “perfect school.” “It was fascinating to see how building the models sparked discussion and allowed them to share their perspectives. It was particularly impressive how the students were able to speak openly about their needs and develop ideas for solutions through the symbolism of the Lego® bricks,” says Hariet Schellig, one of the workshop leaders from the Leuphana Innovation Community for School Development and Leadership.
Background
On behalf of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, the Regional Advisory and Support Center for Inclusive Schools (RZI), the Hanseatic City of Lüneburg, and the District of Lüneburg - as school authorities - are working closely together to develop a regional inclusion plan. Since June 2025, the Leuphana Innovation Community has been supporting school development and leadership in the planning and implementation of workshops.