Policy

Schools are required by law to comply with a number of duties relating to equalities and diversity, and should take action to:

• promote equality and eliminate unlawful discrimination for pupils, staff and others using school facilities
• make it clear that equality and diversity are embedded in all of the school's policies and practices
• promote community cohesion by creating opportunities for pupils to interact with those from different backgrounds to themselves to enrich their understanding of community and diversity

Legislation identifies the following six equality strands which should be taken account of in any policy and accompanying action plan or scheme.  Click on the relevant link below to find further Information and guidance about each strand:

Single Equalities and Diversity policy model: Northumberland

Race

Gender

Disability

Religion/belief

Sexual orientation

Age

For further support, please contact Jane Walker.