Equality Information

At St Aloysius Catholic Primary School we aim to raise awareness and understanding of the Equalities Act to further advance equality of opportunity at our school.

We have a whole school approach to eliminating discrimination and promoting inclusion and diversity
We have a whole school consistency of approach to the protected characteristics.
We ensure that pupils at St Aloysius understand equality and are able to articulate their opinions and thoughts in an age appropriate manner.

We promote inclusion and diversity by:

refining our curriculum to include significant individuals who reflect the diversity of modern Britain and the wider world.
Whole School Display of inspirational people
We use the Jigsaw PHSE scheme in addition to well-chosen books that demonstrate equality of opportunities
We work in collaboration with EiTC Foundation to understand diversity in our community
We give our children the opportunity to participate in discussions (pupil voice), where they need to be able to articulate their thoughts and opinions in a respectful and age appropriate manner
Careers week to demonstrate diversity of job roles

At St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, we believe in the importance of giving pupils a voice and empowering them to speak publicly on issues of equality that they feel are important. By creating opportunities for pupils to express their thoughts on fairness, respect and inclusion, we nurture a school culture where everyone feels valued. We also emphasise the importance of understanding the protected characteristics, as outlined in the Equality Act, such as age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.

Educating pupils on these characteristics helps them develop empathy, respect for diversity and a strong sense of justice, equipping them with the knowledge to recognise and challenge discrimination. By engaging in meaningful discussions on equality, our pupils gain confidence in standing up for their values and contribute positively to a more inclusive and understanding community.

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of provision throughout the school community. To achieve this, our equality objectives are as follows:

To promote cultural development and understanding through a rich range of experience, both in and beyond the school
To tackle prejudice and promote understanding in relation to people with disabilities
To ensure that pupils, parents and staff understand an accurate definition of bullying and ensure that school processes and procedures are effective in preventing it and tackling it should any form of bullying occur.
Ensure that the difference between the attainment and progress of boys and girls in all our classes is diminished
To ensure that all pupils are given similar opportunities with regards to after-school clubs and activities
To allow equal access to information for all parents
To ensure that our curriculum provision for relationships and sex education matches the requirements from the newly updated Religious Education curriculum
To ensure the school environment is accessible as possible to all pupils, staff and visitors. (See Accessibility Plan in Policies).

Updated November 2024