Beauchamp College recognises that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not
Beauchamp College 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 College 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 College:
- Resilience
- Reciprocity
- Reflectiveness
- Resourcefulness
We have set ourselves the following objectives for this academic year:
- To ensure that staff and governors are aware of current legislation surrounding equality and diversity and understand the College’s responsibility.
- To promote cultural understanding and awareness and tolerance of different religious beliefs between different ethnic groups within our school community.
- Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students for all groups of students; especially students eligible for Pupil Premium, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from minority ethnic groups.
- To promote mental health awareness and develop appropriate interventions where necessary.
- Continue to improve accessibility across the College site for students, staff and visitors with disabilities, including access to specialist teaching areas.
- Monitor the incidences of the use of homophobic, sexist and racist language by students in our school. If such incidences arise educate young people through our curriculum and support so that they understand and respect other people's views and beliefs.
- To continuously review and revise the curriculum so that it represents a diverse culture and society, and encourages tolerance and respect.
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Action |
Date |
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Staff & governors more fully understand the Equality Duty and the college’s responsibility
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Staff training day including guest speakers, student speakers, group discussions, department pledges
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January 22
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Governor meeting
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March 22
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Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students
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Staff training day
Governor meeting
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January 22
March 22
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Celebrating diversity events together
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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
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October21
October 21
December 21
February 22
March 22
April
May
June 22
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Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing
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Staff training day
Staff bulletin info– provided by students
Trust Diversity newsletter
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January 22
December 21
December 21
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PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time.
Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction
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Ongoing
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Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding
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PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time, posters
Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction
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Ongoing
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Diverse cultures are valued and understood
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Global learning supports student understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, Ukraine, Afghanistan
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Ongoing
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Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups
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Wide range of actions – see Development Plan
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Ongoing
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Increasing the understanding of mental health
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PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time
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Ongoing
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Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues
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Trust and college work to review
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Ongoing
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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 college community
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Associate Principal and Chair of Governors as
part of Diversity Research Group, sharing learning
Diversity newsletter
Staff training day
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Ongoing
Termly
January 22
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Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these
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Performance management focus on barriers (practical and perceived) to progression
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October 21 and ongoing
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Objective
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Action
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Date
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Closing the gap for girls at A level
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Professional development
Work to reduce barriers to success
Quality first teaching focus on girls
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Gap was closed in June 2021
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Increased awareness of mental health
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High priority within PSHE as students manage covid restrictions
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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
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Year 11 diversity week including talks by Shaun Dellenty & Jeffrey Boakye
PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time
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Increased understanding of selves and each other
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LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated
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Installation of new corridor display
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Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports student wellbeing
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Celebrating diversity events together
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World Mental Health Day
Black History Month
International Human Rights Day
LGBTQ+ History Month
Eid
Pride Month
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Students’ understanding, compassion & affirmation increased
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Students’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced
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Gathering and Tutor Time relating to Palestine following the attack on Al Aqsa Mosque
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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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College is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels
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Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays
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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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Training
Chris Swan has a Certificate in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion from the National College - May 2022
Equality discussions
Each meeting includes an agenda item relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in support of our commitment to the Public Sector Equality Duty.
For further information, please see the
Equalities Act 2010
Public Sector Equality Duty
