Equality Statement for Pupils

Obligations

The general equality duty sets out the equality matters that we need to consider when making decisions that affect our pupils and staff with different protected characteristics.  When carrying out its functions the Trust has due regard for:-

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

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

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

NB.  “Age” and “Marriage and Civil Partnerships” are only relevant to staff and their employment with the Trust.

How we meet these:

Achievement of pupils with a protected characteristic is not hindered, strategies in place include:-

– Study support

– Mentoring

– One to One Staff

– Support by Leading Practitioners

Participation in school activities for pupils with a protected characteristic is not hindered, strategies in place include:-

– Venue checks prior to trips for accessibility/appropriateness for those with a disability

– Additional adult support on the trip to support the child and ensure the best possible educational outcomes for all children.

Effective engagement in learning for pupils with a protected characteristic is not hindered, strategies in place include:-

– Provision of appropriate resources (equipment and staff)

– Staff are appropriately trained

Bullying  – Anti bullying policies are in place and data relating to bullying is collated and monitored to ensure issues relating to pupils with a protected characteristic are dealt with promptly and appropriate changes/amendments are made where required.  Staff are trained appropriately to identify, deal with and report any such issues.   All incidents are reported to Trust Level.

Exclusion – An exclusion policy is in place and data relating to exclusions are collated and monitored to ensure issues relating to pupils with a protected characteristic are dealt with promptly and appropriate changes/amendments are made where required.  Members of the leadership team are trained appropriately to identify, deal with and report any such issues.  All incidents are reported to Trust Level.

All policies are impact assessed by the Leadership Team and the Trust taking into account any emerging equality issues.

Objective for 2018/2019

To undertake a mapping exercise of all pupils with a protected characteristic to identify their learning journey so far to ensure the equality policies and practices are effective and to determine if any changes/improvements are required.