Public Sector Equality Duty

Equality Statement, Vision and Objectives

This involves tackling the barriers which could lead to unequal outcomes so that there is equality of access and the diversity within the school community is promoted, celebrated and valued.

We believe that equality at our school should permeate all aspects of school life and is the responsibility of every member of the school and wider community. Every member of the school community should feel safe, secure, valued and of equal worth. At Great Sankey Primary School, equality is a key principle for treating all people the same irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs/faith tradition, sexual orientation, age or any other of the protected characteristics (Single Equalities Act 2010).

In school, our children's safeguarding champions, 'Welfare Warriors', led by Miss Leah and Mrs Wrangles, foster our commitment and look for ways to ensure that everyone is being treated equally. The school ethos regarding diversity is clear througout GSP and also within our curriculum, particularly through the enriched curriculum we plan across the year.

Although rare, there have been reported instances of a minority using unkind language. This has then been used as an opportunity to challenge such behaviours so that our playground remains a kind, safe place, where all children feel secure and happy. Children actively challenge intolerance towards others and report it to the team or an adult as necessary.

We celebrate and promote images of inclusion and diversity across the school and provide resources and posters that help children to understand this in lessons and assemblies, often being further reflected in our school values.

The positive impact of the work we do around equality, diversity and inclusion has led to a significant increased awareness of LGBT bullying and language. We have a member of staff trained in Stonewall and utilise them as a resource and guide to support others. This has further increased confidence in staff when tackling LGBT type bullying and a decrease of children using words such as 'gay' inappropriately. No-one in school is afraid to tackle others if they are not displaying our values and ethos.

The school will once again be working towards achieving the Wise Up GOLD award, recognising the work we do around anti-bullying, inclusion and tackling hate crimes. We have also become a My Happy Mnd bronze award school which celebrates the work we do around supporting pupil mental health and wellbeing linked to our PSHE and RSE curriculum.

2023 /2024 Aims:

During 2023-24, the Welfare Warriors will be:

Ensuring we sustain our Gold award status in the Wise Up Awards
Working towards the next accreditation for My Happy Mind
Continue to celebrate and promote diversity in our school community and beyond
Continue to promote our 5 core school values across school
Ensuring children understand how to keep themselves safe online
Ensuring children understand how to keep themselves safe when crossing roads and walking unaccompanied by an adult

The commitment of the staff and Governors to promote equality resonates in every aspect of our inclusive school, providing fairness and equality for all. We are committed to embracing difference throughout every aspect of school life. This involves tackling the barriers which could lead to unequal outcomes so that there is equality of access and the diversity within the school community is promoted, celebrated and valued.

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