Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The Public Sector Equality Duty aims to:
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act. By removing or minimising disadvantages suffered by people due to their protected characteristics.
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Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. By taking steps to meet the needs of people from protected groups where these are different from the needs of other people.
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Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. By encouraging people from protected groups to participate in public life or in other activities where their participation is disproportionately low.
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consulting and involving those affected by inequality, in the decisions your school takes to promote equality and eliminate discrimination - affected people could include parents, pupils, staff and members of the local community.
All stakeholders at Chollerton First School live through our School Values of Challenge, Nurture, Inspiration, Respect, Happiness and Inclusion – we all strive to demonstrate these both in and out of school, at all times in all that we do. We promote inclusivity at all times, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or gender and we endeavour to improve the lives of all our children, young people and families.
We celebrate our diversity and take steps to tackle all kinds of bullying and in doing so, we believe that children will be happier and more successful. We celebrate all our children and their families without discrimination. We are a caring community where our School Values and gem system is built on respect and inclusivity for all.
At Chollerton First School we are determined that all our students will achieve the best that they can. We analyse data on pupil performance regularly so that we can identify any groups of children that appear to be under performing, analyse the reasons why and take steps to remove any barriers to learning.
Equality is about much more than academic achievement is key to our approach. We are committed to ensuring that all students have as full access as is reasonably practical to all the opportunities that the school provides and that all students, regardless of background, gender, culture, faith, ability, economic status or ethnic origin will be treated with equal respect by fellow pupils, teachers and other employees.