Equality Objectives- Tweedmouth West 2023
Our Equality objectives are:
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To promote Safe and Respectful Relationships - appreciation and respect of diversity
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To diminish differences for Disadvantaged children - to plan explicitly to overcome barriers to learning for disadvantaged children to improve life chances.
Protected characteristics:
age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents.
It is also the belief that no one should have poorer life chances because of the way they were born, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they have a disability.
Much harmful discriminatory behaviour, such as bullying, comes from a lack of understanding for diverse cultures, lifestyles, beliefs and differences between individuals.
Educating young people about identities, diversity, equality and human rights helps them learn to respect, celebrate difference and help tackle prejudice and discrimination.
It is also important that they are aware of the laws that protect them from discrimination, and know how to speak out on issues of concern or how to get help so that every student has equal opportunity to reach their potential and make the most of their lives.
British Values:
Democracy,
Rule of Law,
Respect and Tolerance,
Individual Liberty