Equality Statement

At St Mary's Primary School, we celebrate the uniqueness and dignity of every individual as a valued member of our school community. Guided by our values of Confidently Me, Belonging Together, and Challenged to Contribute, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can flourish.

We believe that every child, member of staff, parent and visitor should feel valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

Our Equality Statement, Public Sector Equality Duty and Equality Objectives demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality, advancing inclusion and eliminating discrimination in all its forms.

We will achieve this by:

1. Encouraging every individual to be Confidently Me, celebrating differences and promoting self-worth, respect and understanding within our school community.
2. Creating a culture of Belonging Together, where everyone feels safe, included and valued, and where prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes are actively challenged.
3. Ensuring fair and transparent admissions arrangements, providing equal access and opportunity for all children and families.
4. Offering an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that reflects diverse experiences, perspectives and role models, enabling pupils to develop understanding, empathy and respect for others.
5. Supporting all pupils to be Challenged to Contribute, encouraging them to participate fully in school life, make positive choices and become active citizens who contribute to their community and the wider world.
6. Monitoring and reviewing our equality and inclusion practices, with leaders and governors ensuring that policies, procedures and resources effectively promote equality and positive outcomes for all.
7. Working in partnership with parents, carers and the wider community to strengthen our inclusive ethos and welcome feedback on how we can continue to improve.
8. Promoting equality in employment and professional development, ensuring fair recruitment, retention and career progression opportunities for all staff.

Through our shared values, St Mary's Primary School seeks to ensure that every member of our community is known, valued and encouraged to thrive as their authentic self, contribute positively to others, and experience a genuine sense of belonging.