Equality Strand Action How will the impact of the action be monitored? Who is responsible for implementing? What are the timeframes? Early success indicators All Publish and promote the Equality Plan through the school website, newsletter and staff meetings. – develop staff awareness through a staff meeting and go through governors. Question about parent awareness of Equality Scheme in annual survey? Headteacher / designated member of staff –SENCO Analysis of information in Sept Staff are familiar with the principles of the Equality Plan and use them when planning lessons, creating class room displays Parents are aware of the Equality Plan All Monitor data collections on pupils, staff and parents who may have disabilities or possible identified categories relating to the Single Equalities Policy. Data collection and Review Analyse data to identify gaps in equality or where provision adversely impacts on provision. Review accessibility arrangements. Headteacher / designated member of staff Analysis of information in Sept Data is used effectively to ensure that no pupils, parents and staff are disadvantaged. All Monitor and analyse pupil achievement by race, gender and disability and act on any trends or patterns in the data that require additional support for pupils. Achievement data analysed by race, gender and disability Data lead / SENCO Termly Analysis of teacher assessments / annual data demonstrates the gap is narrowing for equality groups All Ensure that the curriculum promotes role models and heroes that young people positively identify with, which reflects the Increase in pupils’ participation, confidence and achievement levels July 2018 – July 2020 Increased understanding that barriers and
school’s diversity in terms of race, gender and disability. prejudice can be overcome. All Develop Gifted and Talented programmes, and ensure representation on the programmes fully reflects the school population in terms of race gender and disability. Gifted and Talented pupils to be tracked including different groups. Monitor planning to ensure gifted and children are included. Member of staff leading on G&T From April 2018 A clear picture of the pupil groups that comprise the Gifted and Talented Register. All Ensure that displays in classrooms and corridors promote and celebrate diversity. Increase in pupil participation, confidence and positive identity – monitor through PSHE PHSCE Lead Ongoing More diversity reflected in school displays across all year groups. All Ensure all pupils are given the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the life of the school e.g. through involvement in the School Council by election or co-option, class assemblies, fund raising etc. School council representation monitored School Council Lead From April 2018 School pupil participation numbers increase. All To ensure that there are equal opportunities for all pupils to access extra-curricular activities. To monitor the take up of extra-curricular clubs. Increased participation in sports clubs and out of school sport activities PE Lead / PE Coach From April 2018 A range of activities available to all pupils. Gender Monitor and analyse children’s attainment and progress by gender and act on any Attainment and progress data analysed. Data Lead Termly Analysis of teacher assessments / annual data demonstrates
trends or patterns in the data that requires additional support for pupils the gap is narrowing for gender groups Gender Monitor and analyse children’s take up of activities by gender and act on any trends or patterns in the data that requires additional support for pupils Analysis of activities. Increased participation in sports clubs and out of school sport activities for all. PE Lead From April 2018 A range of activities available to all pupils. Gender Monitor and analyse children’s behaviour by gender and act on any trends or patterns in the data that requires additional support for pupils Analysis of behaviour trends. Additional support as required. Amendments to curriculum as necessary. SLT / Pastoral Team Ongoing Additional support as required. Behaviour trends and incidents reduce. Disability Equality Duty Monitor data collection on pupils and parents/carers (essential information form) in order to make appropriate modifications to support their needs. Data collection. School lead on equality April 2018 onwards Increased awareness of the needs of parents/carers and pupils. Disability Equality Duty Monitor and analyse children’s take up of activities by disability and act on any trends or patterns in the data that requires additional support for pupils Analysis of activities. Increased participation in sports clubs and out of school sport activities for all. PE Lead April 2018 – Ongoing A range of activities available to all pupils. Disability Equality Duty To increase awareness of disabilities within school, promote a positive attitude towards them and eliminate discrimination and harassment. Increase in pupils’ participation, attitudes confidence and achievement levels SENCO April 2018– April 2020 Increased understanding that barriers and prejudice can be overcome.
Race Equality Duty Identify, respond and report racist incidents as outlined in the Plan. Report the figures to the Governing body / Local Authority on a termly basis. The Principal/ Governing body will use the data to assess the impact of the school’s response to incidents i.e. have whole school / year group approaches led to a decrease in incidents, can repeat perpetrators be identified, are pupils and parents satisfied with the response? Principal / Governing body Reporting: ongoing Teaching staff are aware of and respond to racist incidents Consistent nil reporting is challenged by the Governing Body Religion and Race / Community cohesion Duty Visit a variety of different religious establishments and celebrate cultural events throughout the year to increase pupil awareness and understanding of different communities eg: Church, Diwali, Eid, Christmas PHSCE / RE assessments Scrutiny of planning Pupil’s work/interviews PSHE RE Lead Ongoing Increase in pupils awareness and understanding of different cultures and religions.