Equality Objectives

Broom Leys Primary School recognises that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:

Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not

Broom Leys Primary School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of genuine equal opportunities for all. We recognise that every member of the School is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of their faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability.

Equality Objectives 2025 – 28

Objective	Action	Date
Staff & Governors fully understand the Equality Duty and the school’s responsibility	Governor meeting	December 2025
	Staff training day	January 2026
Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students	Staff training day Governor meeting	January 2026 December 2025
Celebrating diversity events together	Black History Month (race) ADHD Awareness Month (disability) Navratri (faith) World Mental Health Day (disability) Dyslexia Awareness Week (disability) Diwali (faith) Show Racism the Red Card (race) Children in Need Guru Nanak’s Birthday (faith) Interfaith Week (faith) Remembrance Day Anti-Bullying Week International Human Rights Day (all) Christmas (faith) Hanukkah (Jewish faith) LGBTQ+ History Month (LGBTQ) Children’s mental health week Chinese New Year International Women’s Day (gender) Red Nose Day Ramadan / Eid (faith) Easter (faith) Autism Awareness Month (disability) Eid (faith) Deaf Awareness Week (disability) Pride month (LGBTQ) Diversity Week	October (annually) October (annually) Sep / Oct (annually) October (annually) October (annually) October (annually) November (annually) November (annually) November (annually) November (annually) November (annually) November (annually) December (annually) December (annually) December (annually) February (annually) February (annually) February (annually) March (annually) March (annually) March / April (annually) April (annually) April (annually) April (annually) May (annually) June (annually) June (annually)
Staff and children use appropriate use appropriate language which: Does not transmit or confirm stereotypes Does not offend Creates and enhances positive images of particular groups Creates the conditions for all people to develop their self esteem Uses accurate language in referring to particular groups or individuals and challenges in instances where this is not the case	Staff training day Staff bulletin information Trust newsletter	January 2026 Ongoing Ongoing
	PSHE lessons and assemblies (see assembly yearly overview) Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging pupils to be upstanding	PSHE lessons and assemblies Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Diverse cultures are valued and understood	Global learning supports pupil understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, highlighting issues affecting Ukraine, Afghanistan and Iran at an age-appropriate level	Ongoing
Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups	Wide range of actions – see School Development Plan	Ongoing
Increasing the understanding of mental health	PSHE lessons, assemblies, participating in Young Minds children’s mental health (October / February annually) Mental Health First Aider in school	Ongoing
Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues	Trust and school work to review PSHE lessons and assemblies Mental Health First Aider in school	Ongoing
Raised awareness and understanding for staff of barriers for colleagues who come from ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disability or working-class backgrounds and the gifts which these characteristics bring to our school community	Trust Diversity Research Group, sharing learning Staff training day PSHE lessons and assemblies Mental Health First Aider in school Trust Diversity Groups: Working Class LGBTQ+ Disability	Ongoing Termly Ongoing Ongoing
School is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels	Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays	Ongoing

For further information, please see the

Equalities Act 2010

Public Sector Equality Duty