Our Equalities Statement

Appendix B: How the school is complying with its general dutyWhat the school is doing to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010.

Conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010 is detailed in this policy which is available to all members of the school community through a variety of sources
The school’s Equality Policy and equality issues in school are monitored by the Headteacher and senior leadership team
The school provides training to staff and governors about their responsibilities under the Act and about equality issues. Details of the most recent training can be found on the school website
The school will make reasonable adjustments to the school environment and make activities as accessible and welcoming as possible for pupils, staff and visitors to the school
By planning ahead, the school will ensure where reasonably possible that all pupils are able to take part in all the activities in school including extra curricular activities and any residential visits. The school will monitor uptake to ensure no one is disadvantaged on the grounds of a protected characteristic
The school takes seriously the need to consider equality implications whenever policies and procedures are developed, adapted and reviewed and whenever significant decisions are made about the day to day life of the school. This will ensure that policies, procedures and decisions do not even inadvertently disadvantage groups of pupils with protected characteristics. A record will be made of any equality considerations and will be published on the school website as appropriate
Equality considerations are taken into account in all school policies
Bullying and prejudice related incidents are carefully monitored and dealt with effectively
The school will ensure that all appointment panels give due regard to equality issues so that no one is discriminated against when it comes to recruitment, promotion or training opportunities. The school will ensure that job applicants are not asked health related questions in accordance with the Act and the school’s Equality Policy unless they are related to an intrinsic function of the work they do. The school will ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to the interview/recruitment process as necessary.
The school will consider any possible indirectly discriminatory effect of its practices when considering requests for contractual variations. Requests will only be refused if there are good business reasons unrelated to any protected characteristics in accordance with the school’s Flexible Working Requests Policy and Procedure
The school is committed to ensuring pupils understand that they belong to a society and a world that is diverse and multicultural. The school will regularly consider and review the way in which its teaching and the curriculum helps promote an awareness of the rights of individuals and helps pupils understand and value difference and diversity and to challenge prejudice and stereo-typing. The school will actively promote equality, diversity and fundamental British values though the curriculum and by creating an environment which demands respect for all.

What the school is doing to advance equality of opportunity between those who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not share it.

The school knows the needs of its population very well and collects and analyses data in order to inform planning and identify targets to achieve improvements
The school has procedures, working in partnership with parents and carers, to identify children who have a disability through admissions meetings
The school collects data and monitors the progress and achievement of groups of learners by the relevant and appropriate protected characteristics and taking into account the groups of learners identified in the 2015 Ofsted Common Inspection Framework. This information will help the school ensure that pupils are achieving their potential, the school is being inclusive in practice and that trends are identified which will help to inform the setting of the school’s equality objectives
The school will publish attainment data which shows how pupils with different characteristics are performing in helping to identify whether there are any areas of inequality which need to be addressed, RAISE on line will be used as this contains much detailed analysis by relevant characteristics
The school will take action to close any gaps in progress or achievement for example, for those making slow progress in acquiring age appropriate literacy and number skills
The school will collect, analyse and use data in relation to attendance and exclusions of different groups. This information can be found on the school’s website
The school will collect and analyse information about training opportunities and promotion to ensure that all staff have equality of opportunity; The school will ensure that it engages and consults with those people who are affected by a policy or activity in the design of new policies and in the review of existing ones
The school will encourage pupils with particular characteristics to participate fully in school activities for example by encouraging both boys and girls and pupils from different ethnic backgrounds to be involved in the full range of school clubs and societies
The school has disabled access, disabled parking bays, a disabled toilet
The school is fully aware of the dietary requirements of ethnic groups within school and makes for all of our pupils taking into account equality issues
The school will avoid language that runs the risk of placing a ceiling on any child’s achievement or that seeks to define their potential as learners, such as” less able”. The school will use a range of teaching strategies that ensures it meets the needs of all children
The school will provide support to children at risk of underachieving
The school is alert and proactive about the potentially damaging impact of negative language in matters such as race, gender, disability and sexuality
The school will take positive action which is proportionate to address the disadvantage faced by particular groups of children and staff members with particular protected characteristics, such as targeted support.

The School’s current Equality Objective

The School’s current Equality Objectives are:

Increase children’s understanding of other religious groups
Raise attainment and interest in reading for boys in KS2
Increase children’s experience of other cultures