Equalities Statement
Eliminating discrimination
To ensure that equality is given a high level of importance we take regular and appropriate opportunities to reinforce this including:
1. Policies and procedures
1.1. Where relevant, these will highlight the need to ensure equality and avoid any potential discrimination
2. Principal's Reports (termly)
2.1. There will be a discrete section for feedback on how the school is meeting its equality objectives
3. Staff induction and training
3.1. All staff including Directors and Academy Committee members will receive training on equality and diversity during their induction programme
3.2. All staff including Directors and Academy Committee members will receive face-to-face training every 2 years
4. Meetings
4.1. Stakeholders will be mindful of their legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 during meetings, seeking further advice and guidance where required
4.2. Where this has featured in discussions, particularly during AC meetings, a record will be made
Advancing equality of opportunity
As set out in the DfE guidance on the Equality Act, we aim to advance equality of opportunity by:
- Minimising or eliminating disadvantages suffered by people, which are connected to a particular characteristic they have, e.g. transgender individuals or those with disabilities
- Taking appropriate and reasonable steps to meet the needs of people who have a particular characteristic, e.g. enabling students with disabilities full access to the curriculum
- Encouraging people who have a particular characteristic to participate fully in any activities, e.g. ensuring school activities are accessible to all students
Our school’s equality objectives and and details of how our school complies with the public sector equity duty is available below.
