Equality Information and Objectives
March 2025 – March 2029
Equality Statement
At Iver Village Junior School we believe that all pupils and members of staff should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential whatever their background, identity and circumstance. We are committed to creating a community that recognises and celebrates difference within a culture of respect and cooperation. We appreciate that a culture which promotes equality in relation to all protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation) will create a positive environment and a shared sense of belonging for all who work, learn and use the services of our school.
We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all. Our commitment to equality and diversity is a fundamental part of our drive towards excellence.
We recognise that equality will only be achieved by the whole school community working together – our learners, staff, governors and parents in particular.
Throughout this Statement, ‘parents’ can be taken to mean mothers, fathers, carers and other adults responsible for caring for a child.
The school is committed to:
Equality in Teaching and learning
We provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement. We do this by:
Equal Opportunities for Staff
All staff appointments and promotions are made on the basis of merit and ability and in compliance with the law.
The Statement is based on the core principles that its effectiveness will be determined by:
Our Vision of: ‘Believe, achieve, succeed together’. It is designed to encapsulate good citizenship, equality and inclusion.
Equality Objectives:
Objective 1
To promote diversity within our curriculum associated resources, with specific references given (when appropriate) to race, religion, gender, SEND and different family models.
Objective 2
To embed the importance of good attendance within the culture of the whole school community to secure equality of opportunity for pupil engagement, attainment and progress.
Objective 3
To improve outcomes for children with social and emotional barriers to learning by providing access to play therapy and 1:1 emotional support when needed.
Objective 4
Increase proportion of disadvantaged children and those from minority backgrounds attending extended school activities, trips and residentials.
If you have any questions on these please e-mail the school via the office.
Equality Statement
At Iver Village Junior School we believe that all pupils and members of staff should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential whatever their background, identity and circumstance. We are committed to creating a community that recognises and celebrates difference within a culture of respect and cooperation. We appreciate that a culture which promotes equality in relation to all protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation) will create a positive environment and a shared sense of belonging for all who work, learn and use the services of our school.
We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all. Our commitment to equality and diversity is a fundamental part of our drive towards excellence.
We recognise that equality will only be achieved by the whole school community working together – our learners, staff, governors and parents in particular.
Throughout this Statement, ‘parents’ can be taken to mean mothers, fathers, carers and other adults responsible for caring for a child.
The school is committed to:
- dealing firmly with any incidents of discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- enabling equality of opportunity to access the school curriculum, extra-curricular activities, resources, staff vacancies, training opportunities etc
- recognising the value of a diverse and inclusive school community
- ensuring that staff and pupils within the school operate within the requirements of equality legislation and where necessary deal firmly with breaches of this statement and its principle through pupil and staff discipline procedures
Equality in Teaching and learning
We provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement. We do this by:
- Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and preparing them for life in a diverse society
- Using materials that reflect the diversity of the school and it’s local community as well as national and international contexts, without stereotyping
- Promoting 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.
Equal Opportunities for Staff
All staff appointments and promotions are made on the basis of merit and ability and in compliance with the law.
The Statement is based on the core principles that its effectiveness will be determined by:
- active involvement with key stakeholders, not just in developing this Statement but also in its review and implementation
- proactive leadership
- prioritising activities that produce specific, tangible improved outcomes
- removal of attitudinal and cultural barriers.
Our Vision of: ‘Believe, achieve, succeed together’. It is designed to encapsulate good citizenship, equality and inclusion.
Equality Objectives:
Objective 1
To promote diversity within our curriculum associated resources, with specific references given (when appropriate) to race, religion, gender, SEND and different family models.
Objective 2
To embed the importance of good attendance within the culture of the whole school community to secure equality of opportunity for pupil engagement, attainment and progress.
Objective 3
To improve outcomes for children with social and emotional barriers to learning by providing access to play therapy and 1:1 emotional support when needed.
Objective 4
Increase proportion of disadvantaged children and those from minority backgrounds attending extended school activities, trips and residentials.
If you have any questions on these please e-mail the school via the office.
