2022-23
Legal Framework
The Equality Act 2010 identifies seven ‘protected characteristics’ that it is unlawful to discriminate against by treating someone to whom one or more of the characteristics apply less favourably. They are:
The school’s ethos statement refers inclusively to allowing our pupils to 'Believe in themselves' and to 'Put their print on the world through positive reltionships'. To be able to deliver equality, we believe that equity is vital. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances and allocates the resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.
As part of the Shine MAT, we deliver equality through our 'Take Care', 'Celebrating Uniqueness' and 'Raising Aspiration' values.
Our school is committed to equal opportunities and as such we challenge prejudice and inequality in all its forms. We will continue to build on good practice through our Public Sector Equality Duty.
Legal Framework
The Equality Act 2010 identifies seven ‘protected characteristics’ that it is unlawful to discriminate against by treating someone to whom one or more of the characteristics apply less favourably. They are:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Act.
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.
- Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.
The school’s ethos statement refers inclusively to allowing our pupils to 'Believe in themselves' and to 'Put their print on the world through positive reltionships'. To be able to deliver equality, we believe that equity is vital. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances and allocates the resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.
As part of the Shine MAT, we deliver equality through our 'Take Care', 'Celebrating Uniqueness' and 'Raising Aspiration' values.
Our school is committed to equal opportunities and as such we challenge prejudice and inequality in all its forms. We will continue to build on good practice through our Public Sector Equality Duty.
Equality Objectives 2022-26
Further Information
Shine MAT Pupil Welfare
More information of the Equality Act 2010 and schools can be found on the Government website:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/315587/Equality_Act_Advice_Final.pdf
Shine MAT Pupil Welfare
More information of the Equality Act 2010 and schools can be found on the Government website:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/315587/Equality_Act_Advice_Final.pdf
