Equality Objectives
Highcliffe 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
Highcliffe 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. The Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity statement builds on the core values of the School:
- Respect
- Resilience
- Reciprocity
- Reflectiveness
- Resourcefulness
- Reflection
Equality Objectives 2025-26
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation |
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To continue to promote a tolerant an inclusive school community where all feel safe and valued. |
Through our curriculum, positive role models and environment. Promotion of 6Rs. PSHE lessons /Assemblies are used as opportunity to promote equality and relate to protected characteristics |
Children from all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging and value the contribution of others |
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Review and update all school policies annually to ensure compliance with the Equality Act. Ensure staff know how to talk to students about inappropriate and discriminatory language and provide all staff with the confidence to address these boundaries. Run anti bullying Week |
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Ongoing
Nov 2025 |
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Ensure that all pupils, staff and parents are treated fairly and equally, regardless of protected characteristics (such as race, disability, gender, religion, or family circumstances). |
Staff CPD through weekly briefings and staff meetings. |
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Ensure pupils understand expectations, consequences and reporting systems and know that discrimination, harassment and victimisation will not be tolerated at the school.
Ensure pupils have good knowledge of how to access support and know how systems work. |
Staff report being able to speak to pupils and colleagues confidently. Pupils feel confident to report discriminatory behaviour |
Ongoing
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Provide governors with guidance on school processes and information about outcomes related to actions.
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Regular governor updates
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Governor's report having a good understanding of the systems and processes designed to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. |
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Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not |
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To build a school culture where diversity is understood, respected and celebrated, and where pupils develop positive relationships across different backgrounds and characteristics. |
Celebrate Diwali, Christmas, Eid and Vaisakhi in school through assemblies, special lunches and staff celebrations. Invite faith leaders to be part of these celebrations.
Celebrate Autism Awareness week, Disability Awareness month, Diabetes Awareness week and World Mental Health Day. Identify awareness days /opportunities specifically linked to pupils in our school community Explicitly teach pupils about Protected Characteristics through assemblies and SMSC curriculum. Discuss how these are applicable to our school. Celebrate Black History month and highlight the contribution of BAME soldiers in Remembrance commemorations. Use assemblies to promote an understanding of British Values Promote pupil voice groups School Ambassadors to champion inclusion and respect |
children and staff have a greater understanding, tolerance and respect of differences between themselves and other Pupils develop empathy, understanding and respect for others. Stronger peer relationships across different groups
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Ongoing
Ongoing
Autumn 2025
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Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not |
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To remove barriers to learning and participation so that all pupils, including those with protected characteristics or additional needs, can thrive; achieving highly and access all aspects of school life |
Monitor attainment, progress, attendance and behaviour data for groups with protected characteristics to identify and address gaps. Provide targeted academic and pastoral interventions for disadvantaged pupils at risk of underachievement
Ensure curriculum materials and teaching approaches are accessible, representative and free from bias. Ensure reasonable adjustments are made for pupils with disabilities so they can participate fully in lessons, trips and extracurricular activities. Sports premium is spent inclusively. Inclusive sports opportunities through SLSSP. Strengthen partnerships with parents and external professionals to support individual needs. Promote high aspirations for all pupils through mentoring, enrichment activities and exposure to diverse role models. |
All children attend well and exclusions are limited
Improved outcomes and reduced attainment gaps for groups with protected characteristics. Pupils with additional needs feel supported, valued and able to thrive.
All children will have opportunity to take part in School Sports competition. Sport is used to break gender stereotypes. Greater equity in access to resources, curriculum experiences and progression opportunities. |
Ongoing
Ongoing including Girls football week Termly Inclusive sports events |
Equality Objectives outcomes 2024-25 Reviewed
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation |
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Celebrate diversity, encourage respect and promote equality |
Through our curriculum, positive role models and environment. Promotion of 6Rs. |
School displays represent our school community and pupils can find examples of people like them.
Children visited places of worship Year 6 visited the Warning Zone
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Ensure staff know how to talk to students about inappropriate and discriminatory language and provide all staff with the confidence to address these boundaries. |
Staff CPD through weekly briefings and staff meetings.
Staff report being able to speak to pupils confidently.
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All staff show awareness of what to do if they hear any discriminatory language.
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Ensure pupils understand expectations, consequences and reporting systems and know that discrimination, harassment and victimisation will not be tolerated at the school. |
Ensure pupils have good knowledge of how to access support and know how systems work. |
Children have greater confidence in talking to staff if they have witnessed inappropriate behaviour or language being used. |
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Provide governors with guidance on school processes and information about outcomes related to actions. |
Regular governor updates |
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Encouraging people who have a particular characteristic to participate fully in any activities |
Monitor uptake of extra-curricular activities and follow up any identifiable group’s trends.
Ensure provision is in place for all children to attend if they want to.
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More children with characteristics are accessing activities outside of the classroom. Adaptations are made to ensure equality of access |
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Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not |
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All staff and pupils feel valued and represented |
Continue to monitor school environment, curriculum and wider opportunities to ensure that
Promote greater gender equality through inviting speakers and providing opportunities for all.
Monitor update of wider opportunities for all groups.
Celebrations for different faith groups. This includes inviting leaders of local faith groups to speak at assemblies and organising school trips to local places of worships
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School displays are used to promote a sense of belonging
International Women’s Day celebrated Several speakers invited into school to reinforce school values ( Gladiator- Steel, Rock Kidz)
LHT Diversity calendar followed Several visits to the Church and from local faith leaders across the year.
Celebrations of Navratri, Eid , Diwali, Christmas, Easter, Lunar New Year |
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Develop pupil understanding of tolerance and mutual respect for others through the promotion of British values |
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Weekly Assemblies held using Big People Little Dreams Book |
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Ensure that there are opportunities for staff from all demographics to share their experiences and contribute to the development of the organisation |
1:1 meeting to encourage the sharing of staff voice Provide opportunities for staff across the school to promote/share aspects of the faith/culture |
Staff have brief colleagues on guidance around fasting for pupils.
Staff have provided Eid treats to colleague and offered them an opportunity to ask questions
Staff (including our premise team and teachers) have led dance workshops for pupils to celebrate Navratri allowing them showcase their own identify |
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Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not |
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To removing or minimise disadvantages suffered by people that are connected to a particular characteristic they have |
Pupil voice
Targeted support for pupils (invitations to activities, adaptations to ensure equality of access) |
For disadvantaged pupils attainment and progress gaps narrow because targeted strategies effectively address specific disadvantages.
Pupils report feeling more supported, included and valued, improving confidence, wellbeing and engagement.
Increased participation in wider school opportunities (clubs, leadership roles, trips, competitions) by groups previously |
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Share equality and diversity information for applications, interviews and appointments with governors. |
Equality information linked to applications, interviews and appointments is shared |
Recruitments process follows Equality duties
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