Equality
Public Sector Equality Duty
The single Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) came into effect as a result of the Equality Act 2010.It requires public bodies to promote equality and replaced three pre-existing duties relating to disability, race and gender equality. The PSED applies to all maintained and independent schools, including academies, and maintained and non-maintained special schools.
Equality Information and Objectives Statement
We are committed to our duties under the Equality Act 2010. The school’s general duties with regard to equalityare:
Eliminating discrimination
Fostering good relationships
Advancing equality of opportunity
We will not discriminate against any staff member, pupil, prospective pupil, or other members of the school community because of their:
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy or maternity
Marriage and civil partnership
We aim to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, with special emphasis on promoting equality and diversity for pupils and staff. Our school is committed to increasing an understanding and appreciation of diversity.
We believe that a greater level of success from pupils and staff can be achieved by realising the uniqueness of individuals. Creating an inclusive environment where individuals feel confident and at ease is a commitment of the school.
This environment will be achieved by:
Being respectful
Always treating all members of the school community fairly
Developing an understanding of diversity and inclusion
Adopting an inclusive attitude and ensuring that the whole school community understands what inclusive behaviour looks like in the school and how this aligns with the school’s values
Adopting an inclusive curriculum that is accessible to all
Encouraging respect for all
We are committed to having a balanced and diverse curriculum. We believe that our pupils should be exposed to ideas and concepts that may challenge their understanding in an age appropriate way, to help ensure that pupils learn to become accepting others and prepared for the world in which they are growing up.
Celebrating diversity
We do not tolerate any form of prejudice. Whether direct or indirect, we treat discrimination against all members of our school seriously. When an incident is reported, our school is devoted to ensuring appropriate action is taken and a resolution is put into place which is fair.
Our pupils are taught to be:
Understanding of others
Celebratory of diversity
Eager to reach their full potential
Aware of what constitutes discriminatory/unfair behaviour
The school’s employees will not:
Discriminate against any member of the school community
Treat other members of the school community unfairly
The school’s employees will:
Promote diversity and equality
Encourage and adopt an inclusive attitude
Lead by example
Seek training if they need to improve their knowledge in a particular area
Throughout the year, the school provides a variety of opportunities to celebrate diversity, including:
SWAT cluster days - focusing on celebrating diversity in the local area
Building Bridges - working with a diverse mix of schools in the local area
British Values and School Values assemblies
daily Collective Worship
Significant individuals linked to our School values and wider school curriculum
Equality and dignity in the workplace
We do not discriminate against staff with regard to their:
Gender reassignment
Marital or civil partner status
Pregnancy or maternity
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Equality of opportunity and non-discrimination extends to the treatment of all members of the school community. All staff members are obliged to act in accordance will the school’s various policies relating to equality.