The Equality Act 2010

Under the Equality Act 2010 (Section 149), schools are required to have regard to:

• Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
• Advancing equality of opportunity
• Fostering good relations between those who share a protected characteristic (e.g. disability, race, religion, belief, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity) and those who do not.

For us this means:

• Decision makers must be aware of the duty to have due regard when making a decision or taking an action, and must assess whether it may have implications for people with particular protected characteristics
• Schools should consider equality implications before and at the time that they develop policy and take decisions, not as an afterthought, and they need to keep them under review on a continuing basis
• The Public Service Equality Duty (PSED) has to be integrated into the carrying out of the school’s functions, and the analysis necessary to comply with the duty has to be carried out seriously, rigorously and with an open mind.

Our Objectives

At Glemsford Primary Academy we are committed to promoting aspiration and providing opportunities for everyone within a culture that is happy, supportive and safe. All talents and skills are nurtured, all needs are met and no barrier is too big to overcome.We achieve this by:

• providing a stimulating and enriching environment that inspires a love of learning
• caring about ourselves, our school and our community
• respecting, supporting and valuing each other
• persevering to achieve more than others think possible
• enjoying and celebrating our successes, together

Associated Documents

The attached documents should be read in conjunction with our Equality & Inclusion Statement:

• SEND Information Report
• Safeguarding Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Admissions Policy
• Behaviour Policy