GLPS EQUALITY OBJECTIVES 2021-2023
1.Aims
Our school aims to meet its obligations under the public sector equality duty by having due regard to the need to:
• Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
• Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
2.Legislation and guidance
This document meets the requirements under the following legislation:
The Equality Act 2010, which introduced the public sector equality duty and protects people from discrimination The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011, which require schools to publish information to demonstrate how they are complying with the public sector equality duty and to publish equality objectives
This document is also based on Department for Education (DfE) guidance: The Equality Act 2010 and schools. In line with the Public Sector Equality Duty 2011, our Equality Objectives are as follows:
3.Equality objectives
Objective 1: To treat all children and adults with courtesy, respect, integrity and dignity.
Objective 2: To challenge any type of intolerant attitude, comment or action that undermines the value or dignity of others.
Objective 3: To ensure all children make at least ‘good’ academic progress on their journey through the school.
4.Monitoring arrangements
The headteacher will update the equality information we publish every year. This document will be reviewed by the governing board at least every 4 years. This document will be approved by governing board.
5. Links with other policies
This document links to the following policies:
• Accessibility plan
1.Aims
Our school aims to meet its obligations under the public sector equality duty by having due regard to the need to:
• Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
• Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
2.Legislation and guidance
This document meets the requirements under the following legislation:
The Equality Act 2010, which introduced the public sector equality duty and protects people from discrimination The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011, which require schools to publish information to demonstrate how they are complying with the public sector equality duty and to publish equality objectives
This document is also based on Department for Education (DfE) guidance: The Equality Act 2010 and schools. In line with the Public Sector Equality Duty 2011, our Equality Objectives are as follows:
3.Equality objectives
Objective 1: To treat all children and adults with courtesy, respect, integrity and dignity.
Objective 2: To challenge any type of intolerant attitude, comment or action that undermines the value or dignity of others.
Objective 3: To ensure all children make at least ‘good’ academic progress on their journey through the school.
4.Monitoring arrangements
The headteacher will update the equality information we publish every year. This document will be reviewed by the governing board at least every 4 years. This document will be approved by governing board.
5. Links with other policies
This document links to the following policies:
• Accessibility plan
