Schools are required to publish information which is updated annually showing how they comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty and to set at least one equality objective every 4 years.  The need to advance equality of opportunity is defined in the Equality Act 2010 as having due regard to the need to:

1. Remove or minimise disadvantages.
2. Take steps to meet different needs.
3. Encourage participation when it is disproportionately low.

We believe that the Equality Act 2010 provides a framework to support our commitment to valuing diversity, tackling discrimination, promoting equality and fostering good relationships between people.  It also ensures that we continue to tackle issues of disadvantage and underachievement of different groups or individuals.

The objectives below represent our school’s priorities and are the outcome of a careful review and analysis of data and other evidence.  They also take into account national and local priorities and issues. 

Our Equality Objectives for the years 2023 - 2027 are:

1. To make provisions so that the local community are as well represented
   as possible across all school stakeholders.
2. To narrow the attainment gap for discrete groups of pupils in
   comparison to their peers
3. To reduce the barriers for opportunity so that all children have equity
   and equality in their schooling experiences

The Great Learners Trust equalities statement can be found here.