Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College recognise that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not
Sir Jonathan North College are committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of genuine equal opportunities for all.
We recognise that every member of the College is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of his/her faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability.
The Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity statement builds on the core values of the College:
RESILIENCE
RESPECT
REFLECTIVENESS
RESOURCEFULNESS
We have set ourselves the following objectives for this academic year:
- To ensure that staff and governors are aware of current legislation surrounding equality and diversity and understand the College’s responsibility.
- To promote cultural understanding and awareness and tolerance of different religious beliefs between different ethnic groups within our school community.
- Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students for all groups of students in need; especially students eligible for Pupil Premium, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children, children with a social worker, care givers and students, from minority ethnic groups.
- To promote positive mental health and self-care strategies across the school
- Monitor the incidences of the use of homophobic, sexist and racist language by students in our school. If such incidences arise educate young people through our curriculum and support so that they understand and respect other people's views and beliefs.
- To continuously review and revise the curriculum so that it represents a diverse culture and society and encourages tolerance and respect.
- Create more opportunities for student leadership and participation in promoting awareness of equality and diversity
- Develop personal development resources that support the school in achieving the above objectives.
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Objective
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Action
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Date
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Staff & governors more fully understand the Equality Duty and the college’s responsibility
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Staff training day including guest speakers, student speakers, group discussions, department pledges
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January 22
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Governor meeting
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March 22
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Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students
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Staff training day
Governor meeting
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January 22
March 22
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Celebrating diversity events together
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World Mental Health Day
Black History Month (student led)
Diwali (student led)
National Braille Week (student led)
International Human Rights Day
Holocaust Memorial Day
LGBTQ+ History Month
International Women’s Day
Autism Awareness Month
Eid
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (student lead)
Blind Awareness week
Pride Month
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October21
October 21
October 21
December 21
January 22
February 22
March 22
April 22
May 22
May 22
June 22
June 22
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Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing
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Staff training day
Staff bulletin info– provided by students
Trust Diversity newsletter
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January 22
December 21
December 21
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PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time.
Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction
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Ongoing
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Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding
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PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time, posters
Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction
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Ongoing
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Diverse cultures are valued and understood
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Global learning supports student understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, Ukraine, Afghanistan
See list of celebration events/ assemblies above.
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Ongoing
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Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups
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Actions outlined in
School Improvement Plan
SEND action plan
pp action plan
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Ongoing
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Increasing the understanding of mental health
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PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time
Student Wellbeing Ambassadors trained and present at breaktimes
Staff Wellbeing strategies shared weekly
Parents and students signposted to strategies and support in termly newsletter
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Ongoing
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Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues
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Trust and college work to review
School working towards 3 pledges as a result of Diversity Training
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Ongoing
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Raised awareness and understanding for staff of barriers for colleagues who come from ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disability or working class backgrounds - and the gifts which these characteristics bring to our college community
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Diversity Research Group, sharing learning
Diversity newsletter
Staff training day
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Ongoing
Termly
January 22
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Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these
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Performance management focus on barriers (practical and perceived) to progression
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October 21 and ongoing
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Objective
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Action
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Increased awareness of mental health
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High priority within PSHE as students manage covid restrictions
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Students are more supportive and understanding of those with mental health and manage their own mental health concerns more effectively
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Students are more understanding of diversity and value difference
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Year 11 diversity week including talks by Shaun Dellenty & Jeffrey Boakye
PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time
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Increased understanding of selves and each other
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LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated
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Installation of new corridor display
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Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports student wellbeing
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Celebrating diversity events together
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World Mental Health Day
Black History Month
International Human Rights Day
LGBTQ+ History Month
Eid
Pride Month
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Students’ understanding, compassion & affirmation increased
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Students’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced
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Assembly and Tutor Time relating to Palestine following the attack on Al Aqsa Mosque
Humanitarian Group established to oversee fundraising and awareness raising of world events.
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Staff and students have an increased understanding of the global situation, and the anxieties of their peers in relation to this.
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Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels
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Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays
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Staff and students increasingly see themselves as included and valued. Staff are increasingly recognising the opportunity for progression to all levels in the organisation.
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For further information, please see the
Equalities Act 2010
Public Sector Equality Duty
