Equality Objectives

Humphrey Perkins students are growing up in a diverse society both locally and more globally through use of social media. Our key aim is to ensure that our young people are tolerant, empathetic and respectful of the differences amongst our society and that they have the confidence to challenge all types of discrimination and negative portrayal of certain groups of people.

Ethos

The School stands against all forms of discrimination on the grounds of ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or ability and other types of prejudice.

This is achieved through the following objectives:

Promotion of cultural understanding and awareness of different religious beliefs between different ethnic groups within our school community and beyond.
Monitoring and promotion of the involvement of all groups of students in the extra-curricular life of the school, including leadership opportunities, especially students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students and all groups of students; especially students eligible for free-school meals, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from minority ethnic groups.
Continue to improve accessibility across the school for students, staff and visitors with disabilities, including access to specialist teaching areas.
Endeavour to ensure that the staff body and representation of staff in leadership roles is reflective of the local community.
Reduce the incidence of the use of homophobic, sexist, racist and any other derogative language by students in the school.

Humphrey Perkins - Equality Objectives

Humphrey Perkins recognises that the public sector equality duty 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

Humphrey Perkins is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of genuine equal opportunities for all. We recognise that every member of the school is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of their faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability. The Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity statement builds on the core values of the school:

Resilience
Reciprocity
Reflectiveness
Resourcefulness

Equality Objectives 2024-25

Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
Objective	Action	Anticipated impact	Date
Continue to tackle any sexism, homophobia and transphobia	Each year group has enhanced Personal Development Curriculum (PDC) opportunities relating to sexism, sexual harassment and use of appropriate language	Deeper level of understanding and empathy	Ongoing
	Implementation of the Mentors in Violence Prevention programme	Year 10 volunteers becoming MVP mentors to work alongside Year 7 students to teach them the importance of being an upstander	From the Autumn Term 2024
	Student voice confirms progress and impact	Positive students voice	Ongoing
Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not
Objective	Action	Anticipated impact	Date
Increased awareness & understanding of LGBTQ+ issues – positivity towards those who are LGBTQ+	LGBTQ+ History Month - Assembly and links in tutor programme Bi-annual Lionheart PRIDE festival	Increased awareness Increased engagement with Pride events	Feb 25 Ongoing
Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing	PDC programme including Assemblies and Tutor Time Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Students to feel supported and have a positive wellbeing	Ongoing
Increased awareness and understanding of disability issues – positivity towards those who have visible / invisible disabilities	Awareness of different abilities and how they affect students and staff in school - Assemblies - PDC programme	Students to have more understanding and awareness Staff & students with disabilities increasingly open and confident	Ongoing
Increased understanding of the positive experiences of faith and how this impacts on the lives of others	Sharing and celebrating Diwali, Christmas, Eid and Vaisakhi through communication with students and staff (internal messages) & wider community (social media)	Students, staff and community recognise & value celebrations	Ongoing
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month LGBTQ+ History Month Pride Month		Oct 24 Oct 24 Feb 25 June 25
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
Objective	Action	Anticipated impact	Date
Developed staff knowledge and understanding of the different SEND strands	Staff to have CPD throughout the year from SENDCO	QFT to improve SEND students to be successful in lessons.	Ongoing
Increase engagement of SEND parents	Actively promotion of Coffee Mornings with SENDCO to encourage parental engagement SEND awards to include parental invitation SEND newsletter	Parents/carers to be more engaged with school from a SEND perspective	Ongoing – as per the school calendar
Ensure routes to engagement with SEND team are clear	Actively promoting routes; using SEND email address to ensure parents/carers increase familiarity	Improved communication, with improved outcomes	Ongoing
Rewarding our SEND students	SEND student awards. Staff encouraged to nominate a student. SEND awards – End of Year celebrations hosted in an afternoon of awards in Anniversary Hall with parental/carer involvement.	SEND students rewarded each week Increased confidence of SEND students	Ongoing July 25
Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these	Performance management focus on barriers (practical and perceived) to progression	Staff to have a positive wellbeing and to feel supported	Ongoing

Equality Objectives 2021-22

Objective	Action	Date
Staff and governors more fully understand the Equality Duty and the college’s responsibility	Staff training day including guest speakers, student speakers, group discussions, department pledges	January 22
	Governor meeting	March 22
Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students	Staff training day Governor meeting	January 22 March 22
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month LGBTQ+ History Month International Women’s Day Pride Month	October21 October 21 February 22 March 22 June 22
Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing	Staff training day Trust Diversity newsletter	January 22 December 21
	PSHE including Assemblies, Tutor Time Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding	PSHE including Assemblies, Tutor Time, posters Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Diverse cultures are valued and understood	Global learning supports student understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, Ukraine, Afghanistan	Ongoing
Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups	Wide range of actions – see Development Plan	Ongoing
Increasing the understanding of mental health	PSHE including Assemblies, Tutor Time	Ongoing
Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues	Trust and school work to review	Ongoing
Raised awareness and understanding for staff of barriers for colleagues who come from ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disability or working class backgrounds - and the gifts which these characteristics bring to our school community	Diversity Research Group, sharing learning Diversity newsletter Staff training day	Ongoing Termly January 22
Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these	Performance management focus on barriers (practical and perceived) to progression	October 21 and ongoing

Equality Objectives outcomes 2020-21

Objective	Action	Impact
Increased awareness of mental health	High priority within PSHE as students manage the residue of the pandemic	Students are more supportive and understanding of those with mental health and manage their own mental health concerns more effectively
Students are more understanding of diversity and value difference	PSHE including Assemblies, Tutor Time	Increased understanding of selves and each other
LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated	Installation of new displays, flags and creation of staff focus group	Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports student wellbeing
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month International Women’s Day LGBTQ+ History Month Pride Month etc	Students’ understanding, compassion and affirmation increases
Students’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced	Assemblies and Tutor Time	Staff and students have an increased understanding of the global situation
The school is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels	Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays	Staff and students increasingly see themselves as included and valued. Staff are increasingly recognising the opportunity for progression to all levels in the organisation.

For further information, please see the

Equalities Act 2010
Public Sector Equality Duty