Equality & Diversity

At Sawley Junior School we believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Respect for All underpins our school vision and ethos.

We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act of October 2010. This Act prohibits direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation of people on the grounds of protected characteristics these being disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and age.

We seek to show this through all aspects of school life and in particular through our commitment to every child fulfilling their potential through classroom based learning, outdoor learning, pastoral care, intervention groups, work in the local and wider community and our recruitment and retention of staff.

All our staff are committed to ensuring that all pupils are challenged to achieve their potential and will also guide parents on how they can support their children’s achievements. Where pupils experience barriers to learning, we will work with them to address these in a sensitive and supportive way. We will ensure that all pupils understand the importance of equality and foster within our pupils their own commitment to promoting equality.

We will have due regard in the day to day policies and practice of our school for the need to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination
• Advance equality of opportunity
• Foster good relations between people from different groups

Sawley Junior School Equality Objectives - 4 Year Plan - 2023-2027

Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation:

• To improve understanding of equality and diversity principles and raise the profile of core values for all members of the school community.
• To promote representation and celebration of diversity to educate against discrimination and/or prejudice.

Advance equality of opportunity between people:

• To analyse protected characteristics for employee data and evaluate staff wellbeing to advance equality of opportunity for all.
• To ensure curriculum provision and environment meets the needs of all children including ambition for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

Foster good relations across all characteristics:

• To review policies and practices to ensure ongoing compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and eliminate potential discrimination.
• To increase engagement with pupils and families eligible for disadvantaged funding to strengthen provision and narrow attainment gaps.