Equality Objectives
Broom Leys Primary School recognises that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not
Broom Leys Primary School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of genuine equal opportunities for all. We recognise that every member of the School is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of their faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability.
Equality Objectives 2022 – 25 (updated 2023 with diversity events)
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Objective |
Action |
Date |
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Staff & Governors fully understand the Equality Duty and the school’s responsibility |
Staff training day
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January 23 |
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Governor meeting.
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January 23 |
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Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students |
Staff training day. Governor meeting. |
January 23 November 22 |
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Celebrating diversity events together |
Black History Month (race) ADHD Awareness Month (disability) Navratri (faith) World Mental Health Day (disability) Dyslexia Awareness Week (disability) Diwali (faith) Guru Nanak’s Birthday (faith) Interfaith Week (faith) Remembrance Day Anti-Bullying Week International Human Rights Day (all) Christmas (faith) LGBTQ+ History Month (LGBTQ) International Women’s Day (gender) Ramadan / Eid (faith) Easter (faith) Autism Awareness Month (disability) Eid (faith) Deaf Awareness Week (disability) Pride month (LGBTQ) |
October 24 October 24 October 24 October 24 October 24 November 24 November 24 November 24 November 24 November 24 December 24 December 24 February 25 March 25 March / April 25 April 25 April 25 April 25 May 25 June 25 |
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Staff and pupils use appropriate use appropriate language which:
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Staff training day. Staff bulletin information. Trust newsletter. |
January 25 Ongoing Ongoing |
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PSHE lessons and assemblies. Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction. |
Ongoing |
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Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging pupils to be upstanding |
PSHE lessons and assemblies. Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction. |
Ongoing |
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Diverse cultures are valued and understood |
Global learning supports pupil understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, highlighting issues affecting Ukraine, Afghanistan and Iran at an age appropriate level. |
Ongoing |
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Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups |
Wide range of actions – see Development Plan / Pupil Premium Report |
Ongoing |
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Increasing the understanding of mental health |
PSHE lessons, assemblies. Mental Health First Aiders and Champions across the school. |
Ongoing |
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Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues |
Trust and school work to review. PSHE lessons and assemblies. Mental Health First Aiders and Champions across the school. |
Ongoing |
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Raised awareness and understanding for staff of barriers for colleagues who come from ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disability or working-class backgrounds and the gifts which these characteristics bring to our school community |
Trust Diversity Research Group, sharing learning. Staff training day. PSHE lessons and assemblies. Mental Health First Aiders and Champions across the school. Trust Diversity Groups:
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Ongoing Termly
Ongoing
Ongoing |
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School is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels |
Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays. |
Ongoing |
For further information, please see the