Equalities and diversity

Our work with schools and their communities is under-pinned by the commitment of Northumberland County Council outlined in the Equalities and Diversity policy 2005, where:

Equality is:

•         about creating a fairer society where everyone can participate and have the opportunity to fulfil their potential

•         about removing or reducing all forms of unfair discrimination and has been underpinned by legislation

•         about breaking down barriers for people in particular groups such as black and minority ethnic communities, disabled people, gay men/ lesbian/bisexual/ transgender people, younger and older people, people from different religious and faith backgrounds, and men and women.

Diversity is:

•         about including everyone

•         valuing differences

•         harnessing differences in individuals to the benefit of both the individual and the community 

•         having a better understanding of the diverse needs of our pupils, employees and community

Support for schools from the Cultural Diversity in Education team includes Single Equalities and Diversity policy development, developing teaching and learning resources to promote diversity through the curriculum and a Local Authority procedure for recording, reporting and responding to racist incidents.