Equality Statement

At Elston Hall Learning Trust we are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers receiving services from the school, irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and age for staff. We will adhere to the legal definitions of these protected characteristics as set out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) code of practice.

We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity, in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and able to participate fully in school life.

The Equality Act 2010, makes it unlawful to discriminate against people regarding protected characteristics (including disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and race).

 

This means our governors and headteacher carefully consider how they are supporting their pupils regarding these characteristics.

 

The Act allows our school to take positive action to deal with disadvantages affecting pupils. This includes making reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils.

 

At Elston Hall Learning Trust no form of discrimination is tolerated, and our pupils show respect for those who share the protected characteristics.

 

We aim to provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement. 

 

Objectives:

 

• To ensure that all children have equal access to a rich, broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.

• To promote equality of opportunity by ensuring that teaching, learning and the curriculum promote equality, celebrate diversity, promote cultural understanding and awareness of different religious beliefs between ethnic groups in our school family.

• To promote community cohesion by fostering positive relations between all groups.

• To eliminate any discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

• To ensure that no-one is unfairly or illegally disadvantaged because of their age, disability, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, or religious beliefs.

• To recognise and celebrate diversity within our community whilst promoting community cohesion. To ensure that this policy is applied to all we do.

• To ensure that pupils and parents are fully involved in the provision made by the school.

• To ensure that within the school budget, adequate funding is provided to underpin this policy and that intervention, positive and preventative action is funded where necessary.