Equality & Diversity
At Le Cateau Community Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to equality is embedded in our vision: "Equally Important, Equally Different." We recognise the diversity of our community, which includes a significant proportion of service pupils and various nationalities. This statement outlines our approach to equality and our specific objectives aimed at enhancing the educational experience for all.
Equality Information
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we aim to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations among all members of our school community. We engage with pupils, parents, staff, and the local community to ensure that our practises reflect the needs and aspirations of those we serve.
We will ensure compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) by regularly reviewing and publishing our equality objectives.
Our approach to equality is based on the following key principles:
- To ensure that all learners have equal access to a rich, broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
- To advance equality of opportunity by ensuring that teaching, learning and the curriculum promote equality, celebrate diversity and promote community cohesion by fostering good relations.
- To eliminate any discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
- To ensure that no-one is unfairly or illegally disadvantaged as a consequence of their age, disability, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, disability or religious beliefs.
- To ensure that this policy is applied to all we do.
- To ensure that pupils and parents are fully involved in the provision made by the school.
- To ensure that within the school budget, adequate funding is provided to underpin this policy and that intervention, positive and preventative action is funded where necessary.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Diversity: We celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our pupils, ensuring that our curriculum and extracurricular activities reflect this richness.
- Accessibility: We strive to create an accessible environment for all pupils, including those with disabilities and special educational needs.
- Participation: We encourage participation from all pupil groups in school activities to promote inclusivity.
Equality Objectives 2024 - 2027
Our equality objectives are designed to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). They will be reviewed annually and adapted to meet the evolving needs of our school community.
Objective 1: Improve Participation in Extracurricular Activities
- Goal: Increase participation rates of underrepresented groups (e.g., ethnic minorities, girls in STEM activities) in extracurricular activities by 20% by the end of the academic year 2024-2025.
- Success Indicator: Monitor participation rates through registration data and feedback surveys.
Objective 2: Narrow the Attainment Gap
- Goal: Reduce the attainment gap in reading, writing, and mathematics (RWM) between disadvantaged pupils and their peers by 15% by the end of Year 6 in 2025.
- Success Indicator: Analyse end-of-year assessment data to track progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Objective 3: Enhance Awareness and Understanding of Equality
- Goal: Implement a series of workshops and training sessions for staff and pupils on equality and diversity, aiming for 100% participation by the end of the academic year 2024-2025.
- Success Indicator: Evaluate the effectiveness of these sessions through participant feedback and follow-up surveys.
Objective 4: Foster a Safe and Inclusive Environment
- Goal: Reduce reported incidents of bullying and discrimination over the next two years through proactive measures and support systems.
- Success Indicator: Track incidents through our reporting system and conduct regular surveys to assess the school climate.
Publication of Information
We are committed to transparency and publish our equality information and objectives on our school website. This will include evidence of our progress towards meeting these objectives and the steps we are taking to promote equality within our school community.
Conclusion
Le Cateau Community Primary School is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all pupils. By setting clear equality objectives and engaging with our community, we aim to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to shine.
