Equality Objectives 2022-2026
The Equality Act 2010
Under the Equality Act 2010 The Kingsbrook School is required by law to demonstrate how it meets the general duties by having due regard to the need to:
- eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under this Act.
- advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
- foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
In addition, schools have two specific equalities duties:
- To publish equality information to show compliance with the Equality Duty.
- To publish one or more measurable and specific equality objectives at least once every four years.
Equality refers to providing equal opportunities to everyone and protecting people from being discriminated against.
Diversity refers to recognising and respecting and valuing differences in people and ensuring all groups are represented.
Inclusion refers to an individual's experience within his/her workplace, place of learning and in society, and the extent to which he/she feels valued and included and has a role or voice.
Protected Characteristics
The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to ensure protection on the grounds of specific characteristics (referred to as protected characteristics). For schools, this means that it is unlawful to discriminate against students or treat them less favourably because of their gender; race; disability; religion or belief; gender reassignment; sexual orientation; pregnancy or maternity. Marriage and civil partnerships and age are also 'protected characteristics', but these apply to staff but not students in schools.
As part of The Insignis Academy Trust, The Kingsbrook School works within the Trust’s equality, diversity and inclusion statement of intent.
The Kingsbrook School Equality Objectives 2022-2026:
1. To ensure our commitment to equality is evident in our strategic development planning, operations, promotion and self-review
2. To identify and take action to close gaps in attendance and achievement for all groups of students: boys and girls, disadvantaged students, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from different heritage groups including white British boys
3. To achieve inclusivity and cohesion between all students groups, through education, understanding and celebration of different cultures, religions, sexualities and ethnicities.
4. To ensure all students have equal access to the curriculum and co-curriculum, free from limitations, discrimination and barriers.
5. To establish a school culture where staff or students do not tolerate or ignores the use of homophobic, sexist and racist language and have the confidence and character to tackle it
