Equality Policy and Objectives
Nevill Road Junior School, as an inclusive setting, accepts admissions from all those entitled to an education under British law, including pupils of all faiths or none. It follows the policies outlined by its governing body regarding equal opportunities, which guarantee that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. It seeks to serve all.
Nevill Road Junior School is a welcoming school where everyone is valued highly and where tolerance, honesty, co-operation and mutual respect for others are fostered. We are committed to the development of the whole person within a supportive, secure and creative environment. A broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum provides equal opportunity for all pupils to maximise their potential regardless of disability, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We endeavour to promote positive relationships with parents, governors and members of the wider community. Nevill Road Junior School we aim to promote equality and tackle any form of discrimination and actively promote harmonious relations in all areas of school life. We seek to remove any barriers to access, participation, progression, attainment and achievement. We take seriously our contribution towards community cohesion.
The school’s current Equality Objectives are:-
The school monitors and reviews its equality objectives in consultation with parents, pupils, staff and members of the local community.
Priority 1 - To develop our Enhanced Curriculum in order to provide opportunities for all. |
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Priority 2 –To integrate the Protected Characteristics within the Curriculum. |
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Priority 3 To continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that is accessible for all. |
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Priority 4 - To raise attainment in reading, writing and maths for specific, identified groups and individual children. |
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Please see the attached Equality Policy which was reviewed May 2021.