Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment

At St Thomas CE Primary School, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful community where everyone is valued and encouraged to flourish.

Guided by our Christian values of Belong, Hope, Aspire, Believe, Love and Thanks, we celebrate diversity and promote equality for all members of our school community. We are committed to meeting our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and ensuring that every pupil, family and member of staff feels safe, respected and included. [stthomas.org.uk]

Our Equality and Inclusion at St Thomas

We believe that every child should have access to a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, regardless of background, ability or need.

At St Thomas we:

• Promote equality of opportunity for all

• Celebrate diversity and different experiences

• Foster respect, kindness and understanding

• Challenge discrimination and prejudice

• Ensure all pupils can participate fully in school life

• Maintain high expectations for every learner

Our curriculum helps children develop an understanding of different cultures, faiths, backgrounds and perspectives, preparing them for life in modern Britain. 

Our Celebrating Diversity

We actively promote diversity throughout school life through:

• Curriculum learning

• Collective worship

• Special events and awareness days

• Visitors and community partnerships

• Opportunities for pupil voice and leadership

We encourage children to value differences, show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect. 

Equality Objectives

As part of Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, we work towards the Trust's Equality Objectives and review these regularly. Our current objectives focus on:

• Raising outcomes for vulnerable learners

• Improving teaching and learning for all pupils

• Delivering an inclusive and ambitious curriculum

• Ensuring equal access to wider opportunities and enrichment

Full details can be found in the documents below. 

• Equality Information and Objectives Policy

• Pupil Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

• Staff Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

• Learning Accord MAT Equality Objectives

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Closing statement

Prejudice is not tolerated and we are continuously working towards a more accepting and respectful environment for our school community.

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