Equality

Equality Statement and Equality Objectives

Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School

At Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School we are committed to:

promoting equality of opportunity
eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation
valuing diversity and promoting positive relationships
providing an inclusive education which enables all pupils to develop their full potential
meeting and exceeding the requirements of the Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty

The Equality Act 2010 replaces previous anti‑discrimination legislation with a single Act. The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) is set out in Section 149 of the Act and applies to all schools.

It requires us, in the exercise of our functions, to have due regard to the need to:

eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act
advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not

The Equality Act protects people from discrimination based on the following protected characteristics:

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership (in respect of eliminating unlawful discrimination only)
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation

Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School integrates consideration of equality into policy development, strategic planning, decision‑making and day‑to‑day practice.

Equality Information (Statutory Duty)

In line with the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties), Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School publishes equality information to demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.

This information is reviewed annually and may include, where proportionate and appropriate:

pupil attainment and progress data
behaviour and suspension data
attendance data
information relating to pupils with disabilities and special educational needs
information relating to pupils eligible for Pupil Premium
workforce information, where relevant

This information is used to identify trends, address inequality, inform school improvement planning, and shape our equality objectives and targeted interventions.

School Policies

The school’s policies, including the Equality Policy, support our commitment to equality and inclusion.

The Governing Body ensures that, as part of the policy review cycle, policies and practices are scrutinised to consider their impact on individuals and groups in relation to equality.

Aims of the School

We aim to:

inspire an enthusiasm for learning
make a difference to the lives of all learners
build lasting memories

Values and Beliefs

Our Vision

Within this truly distinctive Methodist School, our common purpose is to enable every child to thrive academically, emotionally and spiritually and to become the person God intends them to be. We will be a school of which the local community and the Methodist Church are justly proud.

Our Mission

“Brighter futures built with Ambition, Courage and Respect; filled with Love, Hope and Faith”

All at Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School are Champions for Children. We want our children to have faith in themselves to become the people God intends them to be.

As a voluntary controlled Methodist school serving a diverse community with a variety of complex needs, we celebrate difference and promote tolerance, respect and understanding. Our Christian values underpin our inclusive ethos and our commitment to welcoming and valuing people of all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds.

We believe that every child is made in God’s image and is worthy of dignity, respect and opportunity.

Inclusive Community Commitment

We are an inclusive school where pupils, parents, staff, governors, the local authority and local services work in partnership to meet the needs of our community.

We believe members of our school community should:

have access to a high‑quality education in a safe and welcoming environment
access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum
feel valued, respected and treated fairly
develop confidence, resilience and independence
demonstrate tolerance and respect for others
make a positive contribution to the community and wider world

Staff and governors demonstrate our commitment to equality by:

promoting acceptable behaviour
responding proactively to incidents and concerns
ensuring access to services, facilities and information
recruiting and employing staff fairly
meeting individual and specific needs

Equality Objectives (Statutory Requirement)

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School has set equality objectives that are specific, measurable and outcome‑focused.

These objectives are:

published at least once every four years
reviewed annually
informed by equality information and pupil data

Our Equality Objectives

To promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through appropriate curricular opportunities, with particular emphasis on equality and diversity.
To reduce the difference in behavioural suspensions between Pupil Premium and Non‑Pupil Premium pupils.
To reduce the difference between boys and girls in Reading, Writing and Maths by the end of Key Stage 2.
To reduce the difference between Pupil Premium and Non‑Pupil Premium pupils in Reading, Writing and Maths by the end of Key Stage 2.

Progress against these objectives is monitored by school leaders and governors and informs ongoing school improvement work.

Governance and Accountability

The Governing Body has strategic responsibility for ensuring the school meets its duties under the Equality Act 2010.

Governors:

oversee the implementation of this Equality Statement and Equality Objectives
monitor progress and impact
challenge discrimination and promote inclusion
hold school leaders to account for compliance with statutory duties

Equality objectives will be reviewed annually and fully renewed every four years, in line with statutory requirements.

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