Equality ObjectivesPublic Sector Equality DutyThe Equality Act 2010 requires us to publish information that demonstrates that we have due regard for the need to:
Sutton House Academy is an inclusive school where we focus on the well-being and progress of every child and where all members of our community are of equal worth. We believe that the Equality Act provides a framework to support our commitment to valuing diversity, tackling discrimination, promoting equality and fostering good relationships between people. It also ensures that we continue to tackle issues of disadvantage and underachievement of different groups. Our approach to equality is based on the following key principles: 1. All learners are of equal value 2. We recognise and respect difference 3. We foster positive attitudes and relationships and a shared sense of cohesion and belonging. 4. We observe good equalities practice in staff recruitment, retention and development. 5. We aim to reduce and remove inequalities and barriers that already exist. 6. We have the highest expectations of all our children. Equality Information Number of pupils on roll at the school: 65 Information on pupils by protected characteristics The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. Every person has several of the protected characteristics, so the Act protects everyone against unfair treatment. In order to ensure that all pupils are protected from discrimination, the school collects information on protected characteristics. Information on other groups of pupils In addition to pupils with protected characteristics, we gather further information on the following groups of pupils:
It may be possible to identify individuals from the information provided when the number of pupils with a particular characteristic is low and the information is sensitive personal information. Through rigorous tracking and monitoring of individuals and of all the groups of children, including progress and attainment, and by providing equal opportunities to access the curriculum and activities, we aim to ensure that any gap in attainment for pupils within any of the groups is removed, or at least remains less than the gap nationally. Eliminating discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Act The information provided here aims to demonstrate that we give careful consideration to equality issues in everything that we do at Sutton House Academy. ‘Due regard’ ensures that we work towards eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act. We are committed to working for equality for all our staff, parents/carers and children to meet our duties under the Equality Act 2010. We eliminate discrimination by:
Advancing equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it We advance equality of opportunity by:
Fostering good relations across all characteristics - between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it We foster good relations by:
Equality Objectives At Sutton House Academy, 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. In order to further support pupils, raise standards and ensure inclusive teaching, we have set the following objectives:- Objective 1: To monitor and analyse pupil achievement by race, gender and disability and act on any trends or patterns in the data that require additional support for pupils. Objective 2: To raise levels of attainment in core subjects for vulnerable learners. Objective 3: To review levels of parental and pupil engagement in learning and school life, across all activities to ensure equity and fairness in access and engagement. Equality Objectives Review Date - September 2023.
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