Equality Statement & Objectives
Seahouses Primary School, is a welcoming school where everyone is valued highly and where tolerance, honesty, co-operation and mutual respect for others are fostered. We are committed to the development of the whole person within a supportive, secure and creative environment. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, gender re-assignment, disability, belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, age or socio-economic background. We endeavour to promote positive relationships with parents, children and members of the wider community. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life.
Equality in Teaching and learning
We provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement. We do this by:
- Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and preparing them for life in a diverse society
- Using materials that reflect the diversity of the school, population and local community without stereotyping
- Promoting attitudes and values that challenge any discriminatory behaviour or prejudice
- Providing opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own culture and celebrate the diversity of other cultures
- Seeking to involve all parents in supporting their child’s education
- Utilising teaching approaches appropriate for the whole school population which are inclusive and reflective of our pupils.
Equality in Admissions and Exclusions
Our admissions arrangements are fair and transparent and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, religion, belief, disability and/or socio-economic background.
Equal Opportunities for Staff
All staff appointments and promotions are made on the basis of merit and ability and in compliance with the law. We are keen to ensure that the staffing of the school reflects the diversity of our community.
Staff and governors demonstrate our values and commitment to equality by: -
- ensuring acceptable behaviour,
- responding to incidents and complaints in a proactive way,
- providing access to services, facilities and information,
- recruiting and employing people fairly,
- meeting specific needs.
Equality Objectives
- To promote pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through appropriate curricular opportunities, with particular emphasis on promoting equality and diversity.
- To diminish the differences between boys and girls in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of KS2.
- To review levels of parental and pupil engagement in learning and school life, across all activities to ensure equity and fairness in access and engagement
Full information regarding equality can be found in the policy below.