Equal Opportunities & Inclusion Policy
Schools can have a major influence on the attitudes of society and of those we educate. We are in a powerful position to bring about change for the good. We aim to give confidence and promote awareness of the valuable contributions of all members of our society.
Within the philosophy of the school it is recognised that all children are entitled to full access to the curriculum regardless of race/religious belief, gender, physical ability or special needs.
All children are entitled to full access of the curriculum regardless of race/religious belief, gender, physical ability or special need.
It is recognised the need of the individual child must be met.
Incidents of racism or sexism will be dealt with in a sensitive manner. Incidents will be recorded.
The P.S.H.E.C curriculum will help to promote a positive image of all members of society, with particular reference to race/religious belief, gender, physical ability and special need.
Resources
Current resources and new acquisitions will be monitored to ensure the promotion of a positive image regarding race, gender and special need.
Resources meet the need of all the children, particularly those with a special need, to ensure full access to the National Curriculum for all children.
Environment
It is ensured that the environment reflects the school's commitment to a policy of equal opportunities for all.
Displays reflect a positive image of race/religious belief, gender, physical ability and special need.
All children are given the opportunity to contribute to display throughout the school and their contributions are valued.
The school buildings have been inspected for access and the plans have been accepted by the governing body.
Staff
Every member of staff, teaching or non-teaching has a valued contribution to make to the life of the school.
It is recognised that the professional development of all staff enriches the resources of the school as a whole and this development is supported wherever possible.
The staff are aware of the dangers of allowing stereotypes to influence their expectations of pupils and therefore ensure that all pupils are offered equal opportunities.
Organisation
Every aspect of organisation throughout the school reflects our philosophy of equal opportunities.
Measurability
Race/religious belief
The school records every incident of racism. Reports are sent to the LEA for monitoring.
The school ensures that staff expectations of different race/religious belief groups are no different.
Gender
Planning of the curriculum is monitored to ensure that there no gender bias in timetabling or subjects.
Test scores are analysed to compare boys and girls results within the school, similar schools and national results.
Physical ability
The school ensures that every child regardless of their physical ability has full curriculum access e.g. swimming / P.E.
The school is aware of the constraints, in the Key Stage 2 building, of the stairs.
Special needs
The school provides resources to cater for children of every ability e.g. calculators for the higher ability children, additional resources for the lower ability children.
