Equality & Equity

Equal Opportunities Statement of commitment

Heathwood Lower School and the Governing body are committed to a policy of equality and aims to ensure that no employee, job applicant, child or other member of our school community is treated less favourably on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as defined in the Equality 2010.  These are; sex, race, marriage or civil partnership, age, sexual orientation, disability (including mental health), religion or belief, gender reassignment and pregnancy or maternity.

Any behaviour, comments or attitudes that undermine or threaten an individual's self-esteem on these grounds will not be tolerated. We aim to provide equal access to high quality educational opportunities and to ensure that everyone feels that they are a valued member of our school community. We seek to provide a safe and happy environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and where we can all flourish and achieve our full potential.

We aim to empower our children to make informed choices so that they are better prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in a modern world. 

All members of our school community are responsible for promoting our equal opportunity policy and are obliged to respect and act in accordance with it.

Equality Objectives (DRAFT)

Equality Objectives 2024 - 2027

• To address any and all prejudice and promote understanding in relation to the nine  protected characteristics.

• To ensure that all children, including our disadvantaged children, regardless of any of the protected characteristics, make good progress.

• To provide opportunities to develop an understanding of diversity and difference to support equality and equity in our school and wider community.

Disability, Equality and Accessibility Plan

As we employ less than 250 staff, we are not required to report our gender pay gap.