"Pupils are kind to each other. They are accepting of each other’s differences and interests." Ofsted Nov 2022 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Staples Road Primary School:

At Staples Road Primary School we are committed to:

• promoting equality of opportunity
• eliminating discrimination and harassment
• valuing diversity and promoting positive relationships
• providing an inclusive education which enables all pupils to develop their full potential
• meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 replaces previous anti-discrimination legislation with a single Act. The Equality Duty is set out in section 149 of the Act. It replaces the three previous public sector equality duties – for race, disability and gender – and covers the following protected characteristics:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership (but only in respect of eliminating unlawful discrimination)
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

We ensure that we have due regard to the need to:

• eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct that is prohibited by the Act
• advance equality of opportunity between people who share a characteristic and those who don’t foster good relations between people who share a characteristic and those who don’t.

At Staples Road Primary School we understand that equality cannot exist without equity. We work hard to ensure that support and scaffolds are in place so that the whole school community is recognised and valued, and each child is allowed to excel.

Our work on EDI at Staples Road: EDI Working Party

We have an active and engaged set of parents, staff and governors who are part of our EDI working party. This year their work included:

• Carrying out a school-wide parent carer engagement questionnaire to gain insight into how the parent body feels within the school community and if there is more the school can do to increase inclusion. It also ensured parents had the opportunity to offer their skills, knowledge and experience to build a database of parents the school can draw on across the school curriculum. The results are here.
• Building on links the school already has with Chinese schools, through the EDI working party, the school has also established a link with Epworth school in Jamaica and is currently sharing phots/ videos to compare practice and for younger children to send letters and be pen pals with children in Jamaica.
• Looking at whole school cultural celebration events: enhancing International day to include parents coming in to talk about their culture and heritage and also creating a food festival in the next academic year.