EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

It is school policy that all children, parents and staff and visitors should be treated equally regardless of gender, transgender, sexuality, age, maternity and paternity, marriage and civil union, race, religion, nationality, social background or disability.

In our school, we aim to create a caring atmosphere where each individual is respected and valued and where children have the same educational and social opportunities.  By fostering respect and understanding of various cultures, racial and religious groups, we prepare children to live in Britain’s multi-cultural society.

Therefore we do not tolerate:

• words or actions which upset an individual or group to make them feel left out, inferior or victimised
• words or actions which are offensive to other races, religions, cultures, people of a different gender or with a disability

All incidents are reported to the Governors termly and the LA annually.

Equality Objectives

The following objectives are best suited to our school and the welfare of our pupils and the school community. These objectives are used as a tool to improve the school experience for a range of different pupils. (2023 objectives set). 

1.      Objective: Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between all groups of pupils. To monitor and analyse pupil achievement by race, gender and disability and act on any trends or patterns in the data that require additional support for pupils.

2.      Objective: To ensure the school environment is accessible as possible to all pupils, staff and visitors.

3.      Objective: To strengthen pupil’s mental health and wellbeing and ensure the school actively promotes and prioritises raising awareness, appreciation and celebration of diversity including gender, sexuality, race and religion.

4.      Objective: To promote cultural development and understanding through a rich range of experience, both in and beyond the school.