Ethos College Equality Objectives
Ethos College, as a member of Ethos Academy Trust, is committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers receiving provision from the service, irrespective of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the Academy feel proud of their identity, able to participate fully in the provision offered and feel valued, cared for and listened to. The development of a positive self-image, self-advocacy, respect for others and an awareness of the value of each individual’s contribution to the school community is an integral part of our ethos.
The achievement of pupils will be monitored by race, sex, Pupil Premium eligibility and SEND and we will use this data to support pupils, raise standards and ensure inclusive teaching. We will tackle discrimination by the positive promotion of equality, challenging bullying and stereotypes and creating an environment which champions respect for all. We believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, work and visit here.
Ethos College, as a member of Ethos Academy Trust, aims to meet these obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty by having due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010.
Ethos College Equality Objectives
2023/2024 Objective
Objective 1: Promote a love of reading for pleasure, improve literacy levels, build cultural capital and encourage a deeper understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity so that there is a positive impact on the interaction with different communities and cultures by exposing pupils to a wide range of texts highlighted in the reading strategy ‘Our Stories Matter’.
Objective 2: Actively promote inclusion, equality of opportunity and diversity through the implementation of a range of activities and events which celebrate cultural, religious, ethnic and socio economic communities.
Objective 3: Ensure all students with SEND are identified and appropriately supported to maximise life chances and equality of opportunity in preparation for the next stage in their education, employment or training.
