Public Sector Equality Duty
Rationale
Backworth Park Primary School will abide by the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and has developed this Equality Statement to help us meet our Public Sector Equality Duty (“Equality Duty”) under the Equality Act 2010. The Equality Duty makes sure public bodies play their part in making society fairer by tackling discrimination and providing equality of opportunity for all.
We are committed to giving due regard to equal treatment and opportunity for all staff, pupils and members of the wider community. We do all that we can to eliminate discrimination and foster good relations amongst all connected with the school.
The Equality Act covers nine protected characteristics, which cannot be used as a reason to treat people unfairly.
They are:
- Age (employees)
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage and civil partnership (employees)
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
Equality Duty
The Equality Duty has two parts – the general duty and the specific duties. The general duty requires us to consider how our policies, practices and day-to-day activities impact on students and staff. We must have due regard to the need to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act.
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.
- Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not share it.
The specific duties require us to publish information (Equality Analysis) to show how we are complying with the Equality Duty. This will be updated annually; and prepare and publish Equality Objectives. We will publish objectives at least once every four years.
Backworth Park Primary School has 333 pupils on roll to date. It serves an area of some social deprivation.
24% of the children are Free School Meals. The number of children eligible for Pupil Premium is 26%.
The percentage of children whose first language is not English stands at 0.3%.
The percentage of SEN children is 13%.
Annual Equality Data
Equality Objectives 2023 - 2024
To narrow the gap in attainment between different groups. | Rigorously monitor the progress of all groups, to clearly identify any underachievement in performance and adjust provision to support progress. This objective is monitored by the Senior Leadership Team and key staff alongside the school governing body. |
To promote Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development through all appropriate curricular activities, with particular reference to issues of equality and diversity. | Through assemblies and PSHE and SMSC lessons. |
To ensure that pupils are punctual and attend school consistently. | School operates a First Day Response to absence and monitors attendance, daily, weekly and termly. Registers are checked twice daily and where there is concern the school attendance officer will work with Care, Guidance and Support Officer as well as the Pastoral Lead to help families improve. |
To ensure teachers in school adapt activities in order that individual pupils can achieve. | Teaching and Learning is evaluated and books monitored by the Senior Leadership Team, as well as co-ordinators, to ensure that all activities are differentiated where relevant. SENCO ensures that specific SEND plans are implemented and SMART targets are planned for to ensure individual progress, removing any barriers from learning. |
To provide additional support for vulnerable | Classroom support staff to support these children through intervention and in class support. Care, Guidance and Support Officer as well as Pastoral Lead to work with families and children. |