We do not discriminate against staff, parents or pupils with regard to their:

• Gender.
• Gender reassignment.
• Marital or civil partner status.
• Pregnancy or maternity.
• Religion or belief.
• Sexual orientation.

Equality of opportunity and non-discrimination extends to the treatment of all members of the school community. All staff members are obliged to act in accordance will the school’s various policies relating to equality.

Our Behaviour Policy for pupils is always applied with no prejudice, either direct or indirect.

Likewise, we will guarantee that no staff redundancy is the result of direct or indirect prejudice. All staff disciplinary procedures are non-prejudicial, whether they result in warnings, dismissal, or any other disciplinary action.

Diversity and Representation

Our school seeks to ensure that diversity is visible and celebrated at all times. We aim for visitors and potential new families or staff to 'see themselves' reflected in our community. We encourage applications from all, and monitor our success in being accessible and welcoming to a diverse and full range of staff and families.

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

Equality Objectives

Our School's Equality Objectives for 2025-2028 are:

OBJECTIVE 1: Our curriculum will celebrate and address the diverse nature of our school, locality, country and world. Protected characteristics will be promoted through our curriculum, where applicable. The content and delivery of the school calendar, including assemblies, will actively promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, including British Values, by embedding inclusive themes and ensuring representation throughout the year. Pupils and wider community will support this ( see objective 2).

OBJECTIVE 2: Choices around trips and/or visitors to school will be carefully considered and will enhance the curriculum offer. Throughout a pupil’s time at Houghton, they will have had a range of experiences. This will include visitors from the art and music sector, and from different faiths.

OBJECTIVE 3: To continually consider how well the school ensures equality of opportunities for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

OBJECTIVE 4: To provide CPD to staff so that they have a good understanding of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion and its implications on a day-to-day basis. This will reduce or remove any inequalities particularly relating to protected characteristics.

OBJECTIVE 5: What will be developed/changed? To identify and address specific gaps in attainment between groups of children such a boy/girl, PP/non PP, SEND/non SEND, EAL/non EAL.