Equality
Please refer to the following for further information.
Equality Statement - 2023
Equality Statement Ashton under Hill First School is committed to complying with the Equality Act 2010. The school has adopted and established an Equality Policy.
This statement provides an annual review of how this policy has been put into practice during the previous year. The school continues to be committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents, and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age, or socio-economic background.
We continually strive to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel confident 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.
Equality in Teaching and learning
We have tried to provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement.
The way in which this has been done in the past year has been:
• The promoting of attitudes and values that challenge any discriminatory behaviour or prejudice
• Providing opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own culture and celebrate the diversity of other cultures
• Seeking to involve all parents in supporting their child’s education
• Utilising teaching approaches appropriate for the whole school population which are inclusive and reflective of our pupils.
• Engaging with the local community to foster positive relationships
Equality in Admissions and Exclusions
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.
Equal Opportunities for Staff
All staff appointments and promotions have been made based on merit and ability and in compliance with the law.
Please direct any feedback or concerns via the School Office Manager office@ashton.worcs.sch.uk. In the case of complaint or the need to report a non-compliance, please raise at the earliest opportunity and in the first instance direct with the school, either verbally or in writing. Please refer to the school’s Complaints Procedure for more information.
Equality Objectives 2020-2023/24
In line with the school Equality Policy and to advance our duty to :
- Eliminate discrimination
- Advance equality of opportunity
- Foster good relations
the following key objectives have been identified :
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At pupil level, to identify gaps in core curriculum knowledge as a result of the pandemic. Pupil progress data to be monitored and analysed by staff via the development & regular use of the school’s pupil tracking system.
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By year group, to deliver an appropriate and targeted recovery curriculum. To target pupil attainment to be at least the same as that deemed on entry or at KS1 level and redress any decline in successful learner skills. Year group data to be collated from pupil progress tracking and reported annually to governors.
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For bought-in curriculum schemes, subject co-ordinators to work with providers to understand how equality, diversity and inclusion is assured. This to be evidenced in book trawls and visible through class & corridor display boards.
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The annual school calendar to continue to include anti-bullying and e-safety weeks to raise awareness across the whole school. Staff to plan relevant, appropriate age-related and varied activities. Parental feedback to be used to evaluate the value added.
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The school to maintain or establish new links with partner schools locally, in the UK or abroad for pupils to share experience, make connections and to provide context to teaching and learning. Pupil voice to be sought to corroborate the impact.
We will pursue these objectives over the next three years and review and report on them annually.
