At Carnforth School, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all children, colleagues, parents, and carers, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or socio-economic background, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We shall endeavour to make a positive contribution to society by demonstrating qualities such as respect, co-operation and valuing differences while celebrating cultural diversity. We aim to create a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life. We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all.
At Carnforth School, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010. This commitment applies to our work in the classroom, our pupil support systems, our recruitment and retention of staff and our governance structure in the local and wider community.
Our admissions arrangements are fair and transparent and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, religion, belief, disability and/or socio-economic background.
Objectives
Our equality objectives are:
Objective 1
To promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through all appropriate curricular and extra-curricular opportunities. We aim to meet this objective with particular reference to issues of equality and diversity.
Objective 2
To close gaps in attainment and achievement between students and all groups of students; especially boys and girls, students eligible for free-school meals, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from different heritage groups.
Objective 3
To eradicate prejudice related bullying in relation to the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.
Objective 4
Undertake an analysis of recruitment data and trends with regard to race, gender and disability by July 2023 and report this to the Trust Board.
Objective 5
To endeavour to ensure that the staff body and representation of staff in leadership roles and governance is reflective of the local community.
Please access the Equality Information and Objectives Policy on our policies page by clicking here.