Equality Duty

Equality Statement

At Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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. Our aim is to cultivate a culture of inclusion and diversity, where everyone connected to the school feels proud of their identity and is empowered to participate fully in school life.

We address discrimination through the proactive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes, and by fostering an environment that champions respect for all.

We believe that diversity is a strength to be respected and celebrated by everyone who learns, teaches, or visits us.

Equality in Teaching and Learning

We are dedicated to providing all our pupils with opportunities to succeed and achieve their personal best. We accomplish this by:

• Ensuring equal access for all pupils and preparing them for life in a diverse society.
• Using materials that reflect the diversity of our school, local community, and population, while avoiding stereotypes.
• Promoting attitudes and values that challenge discriminatory behaviour and prejudice.
• Offering opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own culture and celebrate the diversity of others.
• Actively involving all parents in supporting their child’s education.
• Employing inclusive teaching approaches that reflect the needs of our entire school population.

Equality in Admissions and Exclusions

Our admissions arrangements are designed to be fair and transparent, ensuring no discrimination occurs on the grounds of race, gender, religion, belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We are committed to providing all children with equal opportunities for education and inclusion within our school community.

Equal Opportunities for Staff

All staff appointments and promotions at our school are based on merit and ability, fully adhering to the law. We strive to ensure that our staffing reflects the diversity of our community, fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.

Legal Framework

Lenthall Infant and Nursery School embraces its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, including Specific Duties, to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations concerning age (as appropriate), disability, ethnicity, gender (including transgender issues and maternity/pregnancy), religion and belief, and sexual identity.

We also welcome our duty under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to promote community cohesion.

Additionally, we recognise that these duties align with international human rights standards, as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Human Rights Act 1998.

For more details, please refer to our SEND page.

Supporting Policies

The school has a range of policies that make explicit the school’s commitment to actively promoting equality of opportunity for all. The main policies that deal with equality of opportunity are:

• SMSC Policy
• Accessibility Policy
• Equality and Diversity Policy
• SEND Policy
• Behaviour Policy
• Religious Education Policy
• Relationships and Sex Education Policy
• Curriculum and Subject Policies