Equality

 

Woodlesford Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of provision throughout our school community. As part of this commitment we are currently identifying objectives to work on within the next 4 years.
 
We are required to demonstrate how we meet the aims of the general public sector equality duty; Equality is a thread that is interwoven through all that we do at Woodlesford Primary School and can be evidenced across our curriculum, our approach to cultural awareness and inclusion, as well as in staff recruitment. 
 
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 - these help us to eliminate discrimination:
  1. All learners are of equal value.
  2. We recognise, respect and celebrate difference.
  3. We foster positive attitudes and relationships and a shared sense of belonging.
  5. We aim to reduce and remove inequalities and barriers that already exist. 
  6. We have the highest expectations of all our children.
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.
Objective 1: To monitor and analyse pupil achievement and act on any trends or patterns in the data that require additional support for pupils.
Objective 2: To increase attendance of vulnerable learners.
Objective 3: To review levels of pupil engagement in learning and school life, across all activities to ensure equity and fairness in access and engagement.
 
Protected Characteristics
We will not discriminate against, harass or vicitimise any pupil, prospective pupil, member of staff 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
 
Our school is committed to not only eliminating discrimination but also increasing understanding and appreciation for diversity.  Please see the PSHE padlet for further information about our coverage of the protected characteristics.
 
We want a work force which reflects the population of Leeds.   All disciplinary procedures are non-prejudicial, whether they result in warnings, dismissal or other disciplinary action.  We have also adopted the HR policies agreed by Leeds City Council including:
  • Equality Policy
  • Grievance and Bullying and Harassment Policy
  • Schools Work and Families Policy
 
Prejudice is not tolerated and we are continuously working to promote an accepting and respectful environment for our school community.