Equality
As a school we aim to be a place where our children can grow and be nurtured to be the best they can be – to be ‘like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do.” (Psalm 1:3).
This nurture and growth is inspired by the Church England Vision, which reminds us:
“The ultimate worth of each person is grounded in being created in the image of God and in God’s love and compassion for each.”
We therefore base our education on respect for the child and the formation of respect between one another. This includes a wholehearted commitment to diversity and equality, offering an inclusive education.
In school this involves encouraging children to treat one another as they would wish to be respected, following the teaching of Jesus to: “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12).
Treeton school embodies the example of Jesus, and “Jesus embodies the love and compassion of God for each person, and Christians are called to follow him in this, and to join with others in demonstrating it. He paid special attention to the disadvantaged, excluded, despised and feared. The ultimate worth of each person is shown in the Gospels through his teaching, healing, feeding, sharing hospitality, befriending, and forgiving.”
Equality Action Plan and Policy
Our Equality Objectives
We have identified key objectives that our school will focus on this year. These objectives will help us to meet the three arms of the general duties required in the Equality Act 2010 to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination
- Advance equality of opportunity
- Foster good relations
Our equality objectives are:
- To promote cultural development and understanding through a rich range of experience, both in and beyond the school
- To ensure the school environment is accessible as possible to all pupils, staff and visitors.
- To eradicate prejudice related bullying in relation to the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010
- To reduce prejudice and increase understanding of equality through direct teaching across the curriculum.
- Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between pupils and all groups of pupils; especially students eligible for free-school meals, students with special educational needs and disabilities and looked after children
Useful links:
Just Like Us
This is a charity that supports young people and schools
They hold a School Diversity Week each year
There is a student members section under school and Pride groups where children can talk about their issues or simply socialise in a safe environment
Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)
This website provides resources that teachers may reference or use in their lessons.
It also provides a VOICES section, where you can read about the viewpoints parents of LGBT+ children
The Proud Trust
If you need support? you can find your nearest youth group.
Identify educational resources that teachers may reference
Stonewall
A global movement driving positive change in public attitudes towards the LGBT+ community.
Useful documents:
Ofsted exploring the schools actions to prevent and tackle homophobic and transphobic bullying