Equality Statement

Our approach to equality is based on the following 7 key principles

1. All members of our school community are of equal value.

2. We recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength. We take account of differences and strive to remove barriers and disadvantages which people may face, in relation to equality. We believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here.

3. We foster positive attitudes and relationships. We actively promote positive attitudes and mutual respect between groups and communities different from each other.

4. We foster a shared sense of cohesion and belonging. We want all members of our school community to feel a sense of belonging within the school and wider community and to feel that they are respected and able to participate fully in school life.

5. We observe good equalities practice for our staff. We ensure that policies and procedures benefit all employees and potential employees in all aspects of their work, including in recruitment and promotion, and in continuing professional development.

6. We have the highest expectations of all our children. We expect that all pupils can make good progress and achieve to their highest potential.

7. We work to raise standards for all pupils, but especially for the most vulnerable. We believe that improving the quality of education for the most vulnerable groups of pupils raises standards across the whole school.

Our Equality Objectives are:

1. To narrow the overall progress gap between those hardest hit by the pandemic, including pupils with SEND and DA to less than 0.3 of a grade.

2. To continue to educate pupils ad staff on equality through PSHE and assembly programme.

3. Improve the participation of pupils with SEND so that they have the opportunity to develop personally.