Promoting the Protected Characteristics at William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School and Nursery

We work to ensure that our children understand that:

• Everyone is different
• We celebrate our differences
• Our differences make us unique, and we are all equally valued.
• There are no outsiders at William Gilbert—everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone is respected.

William Gilbert Primary School and Nursery is an inclusive school, and we welcome people from all backgrounds.

We believe that different cultures, talents, and life experiences bring richness and vibrancy to school life and help create an environment that supports us all in learning from each other.

We aim to be a community where everyone is treated fairly and with tolerance and respect. We want everyone to flourish and reach their potential, and we recognise that for some pupils’ extra support is needed to help them to achieve and be successful.

We take seriously our duties under the Equality Act 2010, including the Public Sector Equality Duty, to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between people of all backgrounds. This duty is set out in the Equality Act of 2010, which covers sex, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and pregnancy or maternity.

We believe that different cultures, talents, and life experiences bring richness to our school community and help us learn from one another. We aim to be a place where everyone is treated fairly, with respect and kindness, and where all pupils can flourish.

We take seriously our duties under the Equality Act 2010, including the Public Sector Equality Duty, to:

• Eliminate discrimination
• Advance equality of opportunity
• Foster good relations between people of all backgrounds

Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics that we all have. Under the Equality Act, there are nine Protected Characteristics:

1. Age

2. Disability

3. Gender reassignment

4. Race

5. Religion or belief

6. Marriage or civil partnership

7. Sex

8. Sexual orientation

9. Pregnancy and maternity

At William Gilbert, we actively promote these principles through our curriculum, policies, and ethos, ensuring that every member of our school community feels safe, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Under the Equality Act you are protected from discrimination:

· When you are in the workplace

· When you use public services like healthcare (for example, visiting your doctor or local hospital) or education (for example, at your school or college)

· When you use businesses and other organisations that provide services and goods (like shops, restaurants, and cinemas)

· When you use transport

· When you join a club or association (for example, your local cricket club)

· When you have contact with public bodies like your local council or government departments

Equality Information and Objectives policy

Equality Objectives Action Plan 2021-2025 reviewed 21st June 2024

Equality Act guidance

Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.

Accessibility Plan for William Gilbert Primary School and Nursery