Equality Statement
Corringham CE Primary School
At Corringham CE Primary School, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that diversity strengthens our school community and helps all children and adults to thrive.
We welcome our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and work in line with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
Our Aims
We aim to:
Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation
Promote equality of opportunity for all
Foster positive relationships based on respect and understanding
Our Commitment
We do not discriminate against, harass or victimise any pupil, prospective pupil, member of staff, parent or visitor because of a protected characteristic, including:
Sex
Age
Race
Disability
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy or maternity
Marriage and civil partnership
We actively promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and encourage respect, kindness and understanding of others throughout school life.
Inclusion and Our Curriculum
We value the individuality of every child and adult and are committed to meeting the needs of all learners. Our curriculum is carefully planned to be inclusive, accessible and balanced, allowing pupils to explore a range of ideas and perspectives in an age-appropriate and respectful way.
Where sensitive or challenging topics are taught, these are delivered thoughtfully to promote inclusion and prevent discrimination. We also respect the right of parents to withdraw their child from specific lessons where these conflict with personal beliefs.
Challenging Discrimination
We do not tolerate discrimination or prejudice-related behaviour in any form. Any incidents are taken seriously, reported appropriately and dealt with promptly to ensure outcomes are fair, supportive and restorative.
We support our pupils to be:
Respectful and understanding of others
Inclusive and compassionate
Appreciative of cultural diversity
Aware of what constitutes discriminatory behaviour
Staff and the School Community
All staff are expected to promote equality and inclusion and to act as positive role models at all times. We are committed to equality and dignity in the workplace and do not discriminate against staff in relation to age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, or marital or civil partnership status.
All members of the school community are expected to act in line with our equality values and policies.
