Equality Statement: 2019-20

At Muschamp Primary School, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life. We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all.

At Muschamp Primary School, we believe that diversity is a strength which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit us. We build on our similarities and seek enrichment from our differences and so promote understanding and learning between and towards others to create cohesive communities. We are a Stonewall School.

At Muschamp Primary School we aim to ensure that every member of the school community is given equality to achieve their full potential – each individual is entitled to work in a supportive environment. In order to achieve this we are committed to:

• ensuring equality of access for all pupils and preparing them for life in a diverse society;
• using materials that reflect the diversity of the school, population and local community without stereotyping;
• promoting attitudes and values that challenge any discriminatory behaviour or prejudice;
• providing opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own culture and celebrate the diversity of other cultures;
• seeking to involve all parents in supporting their child’s education;
• utilising teaching approaches appropriate for the whole school population which are inclusive and reflective of our pupils;
• ensuring that the appointment of staff is in line with equal opportunities legislation;
• ensuring the Governing Body is reflective of our local community.

Objective

Action to be taken

Personnel

Timescale

General duty addressed

Impact

To promote cultural development and understanding through a rich range of experience, both in and beyond the school

Identify opportunities in the curriculum to look at other

cultures/countries, study famous people from ethnic

minorities and with a variety of abilities and to celebrate diversity.

Use collective worship as an

opportunity to celebrate festivals of a range of cultures and countries.

To work towards the international Schools Award 

To continue to work on highlighting diversity as Stonewall ambassadors.

Class Teachers

Senior Leadership Team

Visit and visitors programme set by September. 2019

Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act.

Pupils at Muschamp will have a wider experience of a divergent society

and of other religions.

The school ethos and

curriculum promotes

respect for the

differences of the

school community.

Issues are covered

through lessons and

assemblies

Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between pupils and all groups of pupils; especially pupils eligible for free-school meals, pupils with special educational needs/disabilities and looked after children

, Modify provision in order to meet all children’s needs and interests.

Constant monitoring of children’s progress by year leaders

Daily interventions timetables

Year group leads Class teachers

SENCo

Ongoing

Advance equality of opportunity between people who share protected characteristics and those who do not

The gap between specified groups and other pupils will be narrowed.