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We recognise that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:
Cedars Academy will annually review how well we achieve these aims with regard to the protected groups under the Equality Act (2010) (race, disability, gender, gender re-assignment, age, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, religion and belief and sexual orientation).
We aim to provide the highest possible education for all of our pupils. The ethos of our school clearly reflects our commitment to fully including and respecting all members of our school community.
We have set ourselves the following objectives for 2020/21
For further information, please see the LAT Single Equality Scheme, Equalities Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
The Cedars recognises that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:
The Cedars is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of genuine equal opportunities for all. We recognise that every member of The Cedars is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of their faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability. The Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity statement builds on the core values of the Academy:
Objective |
Action |
Date |
Staff & governors more fully understand the Equality Duty and the college’s responsibility |
Staff training day including guest speakers, student speakers, group discussions, department pledges |
January 22 |
Governor meeting |
March 22 |
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Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students |
Staff training day Governor meeting |
January 22 March 22 |
Celebrating diversity events together |
World Mental Health Day Black History Month (student led) International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month International Women’s Day Autism Awareness Month Eid Pride Month |
October21 October 21 December 21 February 22 March 22 April May June 22 |
Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing |
Staff training day Staff bulletin info– provided by students Trust Diversity newsletter |
January 22 December 21 December 21 |
PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time. Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction |
Ongoing |
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Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding |
PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time, posters Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction |
Ongoing |
Diverse cultures are valued and understood |
Global learning supports student understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, Ukraine, Afghanistan |
Ongoing |
Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups |
Wide range of actions – see Development Plan |
Ongoing |
Increasing the understanding of mental health |
PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time |
Ongoing |
Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues |
Trust and college work to review |
Ongoing |
Raised awareness and understanding for staff of barriers for colleagues who come from ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disability or working class backgrounds - and the gifts which these characteristics bring to our community |
Diversity Research Group, sharing learning Diversity newsletter Staff training day |
Ongoing
Termly January 22 |
Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these |
Performance management focus on barriers (practical and perceived) to progression |
October 21 and ongoing |
Objective |
Action |
Date |
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Increased awareness of mental health |
High priority within PSHE as students manage covid restrictions |
Students are more supportive and understanding of those with mental health and manage their own mental health concerns more effectively |
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Students are more understanding of diversity and value difference |
Year 11 diversity week including talks by Shaun Dellenty & Jeffrey Boakye PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time |
Increased understanding of selves and each other |
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LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated |
Installation of new corridor display |
Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports student wellbeing |
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Celebrating diversity events together |
World Mental Health Day Black History Month International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month Eid Pride Month |
Students’ understanding, compassion & affirmation increased |
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Students’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced |
Gathering and Tutor Time relating to Palestine following the attack on Al Aqsa Mosque |
Staff and students have an increased understanding of the global situation, and the anxieties of their peers in relation to this. |
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The Cedars is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels |
Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays |
Staff and students increasingly see themselves as included and valued. Staff are increasingly recognising the opportunity for progression to all levels in the organisation. |
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For further information, please see the