Equality Objectives 2023 -2027

The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to ensure protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of specific characteristics (referred to as protected characteristics). For schools, this means that it is unlawful to discriminate against students or treat them less favourably because of their gender; race; disability; religion or belief; gender reassignment; sexual orientation; pregnancy or maternity.

The Equality Act says that schools and other public bodies must:

• Encourage good relations and ensure everyone has equality of opportunity.

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

• Help make sure everyone has an equal chance to make the most of their lives and talents. 

In line with our duties under the Equality Act, we evaluate expectations and practices in relation to equality and consider objectives to help us improve further.

These objectives are:

Objective 1 Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students and all groups of students; especially students eligible for free-school meals, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from minority ethnic groups.

Objective 2 To ensure that SEND students continue to enjoy access to the full curriculum at Key Stage 3 and are supported to achieve appropriate outcomes at Key Stage 4 and 5. Through a variety of activities and supported learning, SEND students enjoy access to a full, ambitious and enriched curriculum.

Objective 3 Monitor and promote the involvement of all groups of students in the extra-curricular life of the school, including leadership opportunities, especially students eligible for free school meals and those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Objective 4 To foster good relations and understanding between different groups through restorative practice and an effective PSHE programme.

Objective 5 Ensure that members of the school community can attend school free of fear of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia an other forms of discrimination and harassment.