How are we complying with our Equality Duty?
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
At LINK Learning Trust, we believe that diversity is a great strength of our schools, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here.
We recognise that there are similarities and differences between individuals and groups, and we strive to ensure that our differences do not become barriers to participation, access and learning; we cannot achieve equality for all by treating everyone the same.
We create inclusive processes and practices, where the varying needs of individuals and groups are identified and met by building on our similarities and seeking enrichment from our differences. We promote understanding and learning between and towards others to create cohesive communities.
We recognise and accept our public sector duties contained within the Equality Act 2010 and our responsibilities to:
- Eliminate discrimination, victimisation and harassment
- Promote equality and access and opportunity within our school and within our wider community
- Promote positive attitudes to difference and foster good relationships between people in our diverse community
- Encourage participation
The Equality Act 2010 requires the school to have an Equality and Accessibility Plan which must show how the school/ Trust is:
- Increasing the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the curriculum;
- Improving the physical environment of schools to enable those with disabilities to take better advantage of education, benefits, facilities and services provided; and
- Improving the availability of accessible information to those with disabilities.
Please see our Equality Information and objectives and Accessibility Plan
