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 2021-22
Objective |
Action |
Date |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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