Equality objectives
The Castle Rock School recognises that the Equality Act has three aims and they are to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not
The Castle Rock School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of equity and genuine equal opportunity for all. Our Equality Objectives build on the core values of the School:
- Resilience
- Reciprocity
- Reflectiveness
- Resourcefulness
Equality Objectives 2023-24
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation |
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Staff & Governors understand the Equality Duty and the school’s responsibility
Staff & Students understand the Child on Child (previously Peer on Peer) agenda
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Staff training day
Safeguarding training, assemblies, Alter Ego workshop
Ten Touch Point Sexual Harassment Programme, visiting speakers
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Increase awareness and empower staff to challenge negative behaviours.
Reduction in behaviour points
Raise awareness among students and empower them to be Upstanders
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October 23
September 23
Throughout 23/24 |
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Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not |
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Anticipated impact |
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Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding
Celebrating diversity events together
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PSHE, assemblies, Tutor Time, posters Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction
World Mental Health Day Black History Month |
Reduction in behaviour points
Raise awareness among students and build on tolerance and acceptance
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Ongoing
Ongoing |
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International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month International Women’s Day Autism Awareness Month Religious celebrations Pride Month
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Raise awareness among students, staff & community to recognise and value diversity |
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Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not |
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Anticipated impact |
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Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups
Increasing the understanding of mental health
Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these |
Wide range of strategies – see Development Plan
PSHE, assemblies & Tutor Time themes and activities
Performance management to take into account barriers (practical and perceived) to progression |
Improved outcomes
School understanding of barriers to learning and work to remove these
Empower staff to seek opportunities for career development |
Ongoing
Ongoing
October 23 - ongoing
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