Policies

Copies of our School Policies can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate file name in the list of documents shown below:

Equality Objectives

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 individuals or treat them less favourably because of their sex; race; age; disability; religion or belief; gender reassignment; sexual orientation; pregnancy or maternity.

Under the Act, the school is expected to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). This requires us to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation

• Advance equality of opportunity between different groups

• Foster good relations between different groups

As a public organisation, we are required to:

• Have due regard to the PSED when making decisions, taking action or developing policy and practice.

• Publish information to show compliance with the Equality Duty. This is done via our Equalities Policy.

• Publish Equality Objectives which are specific and measurable.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy is in line with national guidance and contains information about how the school complies with the Public Sector Equality Duty. We also give guidance to staff and the wider school community on our approach to promoting equality.

The school is committed to inclusion and believes that all children should have the opportunity to succeed in life. We aim to:

• Develop a culture of inclusion and diversity.

• Encourage all members of the school community to feel proud of their identity and participate fully in school life.

• Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion permeates the work of our school, by creating policy and practice to deliver service and employment, and functions such as setting budgets and making appointments.

• Support students, raise standards and ensure inclusivity by monitoring students by race, ethnicity, pupil premium status, gender and disability. We will use this data to tackle discrimination, promote equality and respect for all and challenge bullying and stereotypes. We believe that diversity is a strength to be respected and celebrated by all members of our school community.

• Work with and listen to staff, students, parents and carers to inform Selly Park’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan (EDI Action Plan). This is underpinned by a commitment to promoting positive relationships and understanding between all groups within our school community.