Chantry Middle School Equality Objectives 2024–2028

At Chantry Middle School, we believe that everyone should feel safe, valued, and respected. We are committed to treating everyone fairly and making sure our school is a place where all students can succeed and feel included.

We follow the Equality Act 2010, which helps protect people from discrimination and promotes fairness.

What We Aim to Do

  1. Make sure everyone is treated equally – no one should be treated unfairly because of who they are.

  2. Give everyone the same chances to succeed – we will help all students do their best, especially if they face extra challenges.

  3. Encourage respect and understanding – we celebrate differences and work hard to make sure our school is welcoming to everyone.

Protected Characteristics

The law protects people from discrimination because of:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

Our Objectives for 2024–2028

 

Equality Duty Action Plan (Chantry Middle School 2024–2028)

Equality Duty Objectives Strategies Who is Responsible? Time Frames
Advance Equality of Opportunity Ensure all pupils have equal access to learning, enrichment, and support to help them succeed. – Adapt the curriculum and enrichment offer to meet diverse needs.

– Analyse data (SEND, PP, Gender, EAL) to track progress and plan interventions.

– Provide access to Thrive practitioners to support vulnerable pupils.

– Provide access to a School Counsellor.

-Provide access to a play therapy

– Implement a strong Pupil Premium strategy.

– Offer a wide range of clubs and ensure all extracurricular activities are inclusive.

 SLT,

SENDCO,

School Counsellor,

Thrive Team, Play therapist,

Staff running clubs

 2024–2028
Foster Good Relations Build positive relationships, celebrate diversity, and strengthen links with the wider community. – Develop partnerships with local groups, businesses, and STEM Ambassadors (e.g., British Science Week, Enterprise Day, Health & Wellbeing events).

– Support local charities through school initiatives.

– Promote equality and diversity in PSHE, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.

– Share school achievements and information via newsletters, bulletins, website, and social media.

 SLT

Teaching Staff

Pastoral Mentor

 2024–2028
Eliminate Discrimination Ensure that all pupils and staff can access a safe, inclusive learning environment free from prejudice. – Identify and respond to individual needs, especially during transitions (e.g., Y4–Y5 and new starters).

– Maintain an ethos where all members of the school are respected and misconduct is consistently challenged (via behaviour policy and staff handbook).

– Make reasonable adjustments and implement the Accessibility Plan to:

• increase curriculum participation for pupils with disabilities;

• improve the physical environment;

• improve access to information.

 SLT

SENDCO

DLT

Pastoral Mentor

 2024