Equality Statement

At Co-op Academy Priesthorpe, we are committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in both employment and education provision. We create an inclusive environment, which inspires all students to love learning and leave with exceptional outcomes, motivated to contribute fully to life and their communities. We celebrate the fact that everyone is different yet valued, and make sure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

The academy believes in promoting co-operative values and is committed to:

• Ensuring no student is left behind
• Recognising and celebrating diversity
• Encouraging everyone to take part and contribute within the academy and our community
• Creating an environment which affirms and supports ethnic, cultural, religious and social diversity
• Effectively promoting strong personal, community and race relations
• Educating students about equality and diversity and where the academy pledges to meet the needs of all individuals

At Co-op Academy Priesthorpe the equality of opportunity for students, aligns with and supports the above statements, and meets the requirements of The Equality Act 2010.

We achieve this through,

Quality of Education

We monitor assessment data at regular intervals to ensure that children are not being disadvantaged by belonging to a protected group. This is measured using comparative internal and external data.

All subject areas teach a culturally inclusive curriculum

Behaviour and Attitudes 

We rigorously eliminate any discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for all pupils. 

We ensure that incidents including racism, homophobia, sexism and any other form of discrimination are dealt with promptly, sensitively and consistently with a particular focus on eliminating repeat offenders.

Incidents are to be recorded and information shared between key staff members involved in the sanctioning and disciplining of students involved in discriminatory incidents.

Personal Development

To continue to promote understanding and respect for diversity within the academy and academy community through enrichment opportunities and coaching/PSHE. This will be measured using student voice surveys and attendance data.

Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through academy assemblies, educational trips/visits, external speakers, ‘Votes for Schools’, and extra-curricular provision with particular reference to issues of equality and diversity.