Equality & Diversity

At St. Peter’s we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers, irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background.

We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and are able to participate fully in school life. We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes, and by creating an environment which champions respect for all.

We believe that diversity is a strength which should be harnessed; it must be respected and celebrated by all those who learn and teach here, and all who visit us. We recognise that we all have different needs and we understand that treating individuals equally does not always involve treating them the same.

Equality Objectives

The school complies with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), part of the Equality Act 2010, through our published Equality Information & Objectives Policy .

It outlines the school’s statutory duties and responsibilities, including setting equality objectives. Each year the school draws up a School Improvement Plan (SIP) outlining the specific actions and projects that shall be undertaken, implementing the principles in this policy. Our equality objectives are cross-referenced with the School Improvement Plan which ensures that they are monitored and evaluated systematically.

Our current equality objectives are:

Reduce the impact of socioeconomic disparities on pupil achievement, progress and participation, including sports and extra-curricular activities.
Enhance physical and curricular accessibility for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Continue to improve staff understanding of equality and diversity issues in order to create a more inclusive school culture.
Provide reasonable adjustments to support staff with disabilities, promoting inclusion and equal access to the workplace.

Equality in Admissions

All parents may contact the school office at any time to discuss admissions. Admissions for St. Peter’s are dealt with through the Horsham (North) Pupils Admissions Office. The West Sussex website is the best place to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding school admissions, for both starting and moving schools. www.westsussex.gov.uk/admissions

Admissions arrangements are fair and transparent and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. Further information regarding our admissions arrangements and be found here.

Equality in Employment

We operate a meritocracy; all staff appointments and promotions are made on merit and ability and in compliance with the law. The Equality and Diversity in Employment Policy provides employees with a clear statement about the school’s commitment to promoting equality and diversity within employment.

Accessibility

Our Accessibility Policy, and associated action plan, detail how access is to be reviewed, developed and improved for pupils, staff and visitors to the school with a disability, impairment or those with specific access requirements. This can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Many website users with a disability or impairment also may face challenges when browsing websites. We have installed the UserWay widget to provide support to those who may required it. Our website accessibility statement can be found here.

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