Brightwell cum Sotwell CofE Primary School Equality Objectives
At Brightwell School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers, irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, religion or socio-economic background.
We will not discriminate against, harass or victimise any staff member, pupil, prospective pupil, or other member of the school community because of their:
- Sex
- Age
- Race
- Disability
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Marriage and civil partnership
We aim to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, with special emphasis on promoting equality and diversity, and eradicating prejudicial incidents for pupils and staff. Our school is committed to not only eliminating discrimination, but also increasing understanding of and appreciation for diversity in order to foster good relationships and advance equality of opportunity.
Our equality objectives support us in our duty and are as follows:
- Narrowing the attainment and achievement gap between different groups of children
in the school. - Challenging race and gender stereotypes in the world around us.
- Challenging issues and perceptions of sexual orientation.
- Improving the access of disabled children, staff and parents and carers to the all-round
life of the school. - Tackling bullying based on race, religion, gender, disability, sexuality or poverty.
- Promoting positive attitudes toward diversity.
Our full 'Equality Information and Objectives Statement and Policy' can be read below.
