​At Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery, we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families. The Equalities Act 2010 requires us to publish information that demonstrates we have due regard for the need to:

• Eliminating discrimination and any other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
• Fostering good relationships between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
• Advancing equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

This document meets the requirements under the following legislation:

• The Equality Act 2010
• The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011

This document is also based on Department for Education (DfE) guidance: The Equality Act 2010 and schools.

Our Whole school vision is based on this premise. The equalities act provides a framework that supports our commitment to valuing diversity, tackling discrimination, promoting equality and fostering good relationships between people. We are committed to providing and ensuring an equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers, irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, religion or socio-economic background.

We will not discriminate against, harass or victimise any pupil, prospective pupil, or other member of the school community because of their:

• Age
• Disability.
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage or civil partnership (in employment only)
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

We are committed to having a balanced and fair curriculum. We believe that our pupils should be exposed to ideas and concepts that may challenge their understanding to help ensure that pupils learn to become more accepting and inclusive of others. Challenging and controversial concepts will be delivered in a way that prevents discrimination, and instead promotes inclusive attitudes.

Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery does not tolerate any form of prejudice-related incident. Whether direct or indirect, we treat discrimination against all members of our school with the utmost severity. When an incident is reported, through a thorough reporting procedure, our school is devoted to ensuring appropriate action is taken and a resolution is put into place, which is both fair and firm.

Our school is committed to not only eliminating discrimination, but also increasing understanding and appreciation for diversity. We believe that a greater level of success from pupils and staff can be achieved by realising the uniqueness of individuals. Creating a prejudice-free environment where individuals feel confident and at ease is a commitment of the school. This environment will be achieved by:

• Being respectful.
• Always treating all members of the school community fairly.
• Developing an understanding of diversity and the benefits it can have.
• Adopting an inclusive attitude.
• Adopting an inclusive curriculum that is accessible to all.
• Encouraging compassion and open-mindedness.

At Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery, through our carefully designed curriculum and the consistent modelling and high expectation of our ethos and values, our pupils are taught to be:

• Understanding of others.
• Celebratory of cultural diversity.
• Eager to reach their full potential.
• Inclusive.
• Aware of what constitutes discriminatory behaviour.

Employees at Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery will:

• Never discriminate against any member of the school.
• Ensure that they do not treat other members of the school unfairly.
• Always promote diversity equality
• Encourage and adopt an inclusive attitude in all aspects of school life
• Lead by example; modelling appropriate, respectful behaviours and always tackling any kind of discriminatory behaviours and attitudes displayed by members of our school community