Protected Characteristics
PROMOTING THE NINE PROTECTED CHARACTERISITICS
The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
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:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Race - including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
- Religion or belief
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Pregnancy and maternity
No form of discrimination is tolerated at Travis St Lawrence CE Primary School and our pupils show respect for those who share the protected characteristics.
Teaching of protected characteristics seems throughout our curriculum, through our writing opportunities and the books that are shared, our PSHRE curriculum, our collective worship focus, linking with specific weeks (anti-bullying week). All subjects are taught to the appropriate age of the children.
Equality
Travis St Lawrence CE Primary School is proud to call itself an inclusive school. We are committed to ensuring equality of education throughout the school community. We believe that EVERY child has the right to feel valued and to be supported sufficiently to meet their full academic potential. We BELIEVE in every child and believe that EVERY child with the support of the school and their family can achieve.
ALL DIFFERENT: ALL EQUAL
At Travis St Lawrence CE Primary School we value each and every member of the
school community. We are committed to creating equal opportunities for
people of ALL races, nationalities, cultures, religions, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and
genders.
We are committed to the belief that everyone has the right to work and learn in an
atmosphere of respect and safety and to have an equal opportunity to fulfil
their academic potential and to thrive socially, spirituality and emotionally: As
a unique individual. We value and accept each other's differences and
feelings.
Remarks or actions which offend or hurt are unacceptable and will
always be tackled by the school, in an appropriate way.
We have the following policies in place to help us meet our equality vision:
DSAT Equal Opportunities Policy