Equality and Diversity at Talbot

As a school we welcome our duties under:

  • Our Trust aims to meet its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) by having due regard to the need to:
  • Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
  • Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
  • Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it This is important because eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations are essential to achieving our wider aims of educational excellence and transformational personal development. These aims are in full alignment with the vision, ethos and values of Moorlands Learning Trus

In fulfilling our statutory duties we are guided by the following ten principles:

  1. All learners, staff and members of our communities are of equal value
  2. We respect, value and celebrate difference
  3. We are committed to maintaining positive relationships and developing a shared sense of belonging with all stakeholders
  4. We observe best-practice in relation to staff recruitment, retention and professional development
  5. We aim to actively reduce and remove inequalities and barriers that already exist
  6. We engage with all stakeholders and make sure we consult on decision-making and significant changes to practices or policies
  7. Our policies and activities should benefit wider society in the immediate and longer term
  8. Our approaches and practices are evidence-informed
  9. Our aims and objectives are specific and measurable and evidence and stakeholder informed
  10. We review and formulate curricula which develop and promote equality, diversity and community cohesion

The ten principles stated above means that school displays a commitment to upholding our values of tolerance and respect. There are nine officially protected characteristics, and we ensure they are not discriminated against wherever possible. Where appropriate, we identify practical objectives and specific actions to challenge discrimination. 

  • age
  • disability
  • gender reassignment
  • marriage and civil partnership
  • pregnancy and maternity
  • race
  • religion or belief
  • sex
  • sexual orientation

 How are we advancing Equality Objectives in line with our duties?

  • In 2025-26 we will continue to narrow the gap in attainment and progress between children from different learner groups.  We will also continue to ensure that our curriculum reflects the diversity of our community and effectively supports the children to identify and tackle discrimination linked to race, faith, gender, orientation, disability and socio-economic disadvantage. An ongoing commitment to pupil voice will embed these aims.  We will positively engage with independent advisory bodies to inform our pedagogy, curriculum and offer, for example through our engagement with the Anti-Racism professional network, run by The Centre For Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) at Leeds Beckett University and DfE calls for evidence in regards to tackling anti-semitism.

  • Actions and provision should be read in conjunction with the Equality Policy Statement, Pupil Premium Policy, Sports Premium Policy, SEND and Inclusion Policy and Accessibility Plan. These commitments are implemented at an age and developmentally appropriate way through our curriculum.  

We also demonstrate our commitment in the following ways:

  • The nominated Equality Governor (Hena Ninan) will report on how the school reviews and considers its equality duties as part of the Governor Annual Report.  This will be published on the school website
  • Documents presented to the Local Governing Board through sub-committee and Full Governing Board meetings, e.g. standing items, Headteacher reports, Senior leadership analysis of attendance, all forms of bullying and access to extended learning opportunities
  • Publishing attainment data on the school website and additional links to Department for Education (DfE) information, i.e. school league-tables
  • Provision as identified in our curriculum long term plans, e.g. Personal, Social, Emotional and Health (PHSE) and the Connected Curriculum.  These are available to view on the school website
  • Provision and awareness as identified in the staff handbook
  • Sharing questionnaire outcomes, e.g. parents, staff and children.  These are available on the school website to view

 A copy of our Accessibility Plan and Equality Policy Statement can be found on the Policies and Information page of the website.

 

We are very pleased to share the exciting news that the school has been recognised and received the Red Kite Alliance RED Award in recognition of our work to embed a culture of mutual respect and championing equality and celebrating diversity. 

The assessors evaluated our provision and made some very positive comments that resonate so clearly with what we aim for our school to provide, i.e.:

  • ‘A ‘daily diet’ which demonstrates our personal, knowledge-led, approach to creating a culture where ‘every child is understood.’
  • ‘A real determination to go above and beyond the basic expectations.’
  • ‘Efforts to eliminate discrimination which are rigorous and display a consistent approach to ensuring a wide range of procedures are embedded.’
  • ‘A consistent consideration of the pupils, the communities they come from, and the impact a school can have on a local area.’
  • ‘Pupils who are being encouraged to be excellent local and global citizens.’
  • ‘A ‘golden thread’ of Equality and Diversity throughout your school.’
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