Public Sector Equality

Public Sector Equality Duty

The general equality duty sets out the equality matters that schools need to consider when making decisions that affect pupils or staff with different protected characteristics. This duty has three elements. In carrying out their functions public bodies are required to have ‘due regard’ when making decisions and developing policies, to the need to:

1. Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010.

2. Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.

3. Foster good relations across all protected characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.

The protected characteristic under the act covers the groups listed below:
-Age;
-Disability;
-Race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin;
-Sex (including transgender);
-Gender reassignment;
-Maternity and pregnancy;
-Religion and belief;
-Sexual orientation; and
-Marriage and civil partnership (for employees).

Equality Objectives 2021-2024

• To diminish the difference in attainment and progress of different groups of pupils	Attainment and progress gaps between groups of pupils are diminished. Pupils groups are performing within 10% of the cohort average SDP priority PPG strategy
• To help children learn that difference and diversity are valued and welcomed	Jigsaw PSHCE scheme is used in all year groups Resources and displays in the school are reflective of our diverse school Number of racist incidents continues to be very small Children are respectful of their difference
• To provide additional support for vulnerable pupils who are at risk of underachieving in particular children affected by the covid pandemic	EWB team established to support vulnerable pupils PPG strategy Covid catch up plan
• To make sure that success in school is not dependent upon being able bodied, belonging to any particular culture, gender, social class, sexual orientation, family circumstance or majority group	Half termly pupil meetings show needs of pupils are being met Accessibility plan meets the needs of the school community PPG and catch up funding is used to support pupils who need it/ can attend extracurricular clubs
• To make sure every adult in school is able to fulfil their role without hindrance and with every support and assistance.	Clear job descriptions and regular meetings with team leaders. Staff appraisal shows targets being met