Tickford Park Primary School. Equal Opportunities Policy

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1 Tickfrd Park Primary Schl Equal Opprtunities Plicy Agreed by Gvernrs Nvember 2016

2 Equal Opprtunities Plicy Legislatin The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) prvides a mdern, single legal framewrk with three brad duties: Eliminate discriminatin; Advance equality f pprtunity; and Fster gd relatins. Tickfrd Park Primary Schl fully understands the principle f the Act and the wrk needed t ensure that thse with prtected characteristics are nt discriminated against and are given equality f pprtunity. A prtected characteristic under the act cvers the grups listed belw: Age; Disability; Race, clur, natinality, ethnic r natinal rigin; Sex (including transgender); Gender reassignment; Maternity and pregnancy; Religin and belief; Sexual rientatin; and Marriage and civil partnership (fr emplyees). In rder t meet ur general duties, listed abve, the law requires us t d sme specific duties t demnstrate hw we meet the general duties. These are t: Publish equality infrmatin t demnstrate cmpliance with the general duty acrss its functins - We will nt publish any infrmatin that can specifically identify any child. Prepare and publish equality bjectives - t d this we will cllect data related t the prtected characteristics abve and analyse this data t determine ur fcus fr ur equality bjectives. The data will be assessed acrss ur cre prvisins including the fllwing functins: Admissins; Attendance; Attainment; Exclusins; and 1

3 Prejudice related incidents. Our bjectives will detail hw we will ensure equality is applied t the services listed abve hwever; where we find evidence that ther functins have a significant impact n any particular grup we will include wrk in this area. Tickfrd Park Primary Schl will make reasnable adjustments t meet the needs f disabled pupils and implement an accessibility plan aimed at: (a) increasing the extent t which disabled pupils can participate in the curriculum; (b) imprving the physical envirnment f schls t enable disabled pupils t take better advantage f educatin, benefits, facilities and services prvided; and (c) imprving the availability f accessible infrmatin t disabled pupils. The Schl s leaders accept and welcme their respnsibility t have due regard in decisin-making and actins t the pssible implicatins fr pupils with particular prtected characteristics. We will cnsider equality implicatins befre and at the time that we develp plicy and take decisins. We als welcme ur duty under the Educatin and Inspectins Act 2006 t prmte cmmunity chesin. We recgnise that these duties reflect internatinal human rights standards as expressed in the UN Cnventin n the Rights f the Child, the UN Cnventin n the Rights f Peple with Disabilities, and the Human Rights Act The Plicy Tickfrd Park Primary Schl s Equal Opprtunities Plicy draws tgether all previus equality legislatin and details hw the Schl is fulfilling the requirements f the Act. 2. Our Eths This schl is a place where: learning is fun; children are prepared fr their future; all effrts are acknwledged and celebrated; everyne is valued and respected as an individual; we will educate ur children abut equality and diversity and where we pledge t meet the needs f all ur individuals; everyne is encuraged t be part f and cntribute t the cmmunity; and 2

4 encurage everyne t make healthy life chices. 3. Addressing Prejudice Related Incidents Tickfrd Park Primary Schl is ppsed t all frms f prejudice and we recgnise that children and yung peple wh experience any frm f prejudice related discriminatin may fair less well in the educatin system. We prvide bth ur pupils and staff with an awareness f the impact f prejudice in rder t prevent any incidents. If incidents d ccur we address them immediately, and where apprpriate reprt them t the Miltn Keynes Cuncil using their guidance material and als t the Bard f Gvernrs. The Lcal Authrity may prvide sme supprt. 4. Respnsibility We believe that prmting equality is everyne s respnsibility. The Schl eliminates discriminatin and ther cnduct that is prhibited by the Act. We als actively advance equality f pprtunity and fster gd relatins between peple wh share a prtected characteristic and peple wh d nt share it. We d this by measures that include: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) fr pupils - implementatin f plicies n equal pprtunities (including race and gender equality, special needs, behaviur and anit-bullying); fr staff - implementatin f plicies n equal pprtunities, fr example, recruitment & selectin and pay; PSHE, SRE, RE and ther elements within the curriculum that prmte friendship and understanding abut cultures and lifestyles; emplying specialist staff t supprt pupils with special needs r disabilities, and implementing the Schl's disability access plan; mnitring f welfare, with interventin and supprt where required; taking steps t meet the particular needs f pupils r staff that have a particular characteristic. 3

5 Schl Cmmunity Tickfrd Park Primary Schl & its Gverning Bdy Respnsibility Invlving and engaging the whle f Tickfrd Park Primary Schl s cmmunity in identifying and understanding equality barriers and in the setting f bjectives t address these. Take an active rle in supprting and challenging the schl t achieve the cmmitment given t the Schl s cmmunity in tackling inequality and achieving equality f pprtunity fr all. Headteacher As abve including: Prmting key messages t staff, parents and pupils abut equality and what is expected f them and can be expected frm the Schl in carrying ut its day t day duties. Ensure that staff have apprpriate skills t deliver equality, including pupil awareness. Ensure that all staff are aware f their respnsibility t recrd and reprt prejudice related incidents. Senir Leadership Team T supprt the Headteacher as abve. Ensure fair treatment and access t services and pprtunities. Ensure that all staff are aware f their respnsibility t recrd and reprt prejudice related incidents. Teaching Staff Help in delivering the right utcmes fr pupils. Uphld the cmmitment made t staff, parents and pupils n hw they can be expected t be treated. Design and deliver an inclusive curriculum Where apprpriate, t recrd and reprt prejudice related incidents. Supprt Staff Supprt the Schl and the gverning bdy in delivering a fair and equitable service t staff, parents and pupils. Uphld the cmmitment made by the head teacher n hw pupils and parents/carers can be expected t be treated. Where apprpriate, t recrd and reprt prejudice related incidents. 4

6 Parents Pupils Take an active rle in supprting and challenging the schl t achieve the cmmitment given t the Schl s cmmunity in tackling inequality and achieving equality f pprtunity fr all. Value and respect everyne as an individual. Seek help if they feel that they r thers are nt being valued r respected. Tickfrd Park Primary Schl Equality Objectives 2016/17 under review While aiming t imprve cntinuusly the implementatin f equality related plicies and prcedures, and ensuring that due regard is taken always f the impact f actins and decisins n pupils and staff with particular characteristics, the Schl has established the fllwing bjectives in 2016/