Equality Objectives

Judgemeadow Community College 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

JMCC 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 College is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of their faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability. The Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity statement builds on the core values of the College:

• Being Kind and Helping others
• Being respectful
• Being organised and disciplined
• Working Hard
• Being Proud of who we are

Equality Objectives 2023-24

objective	action	date
Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students	LET LGBTQ & staff group meets regularly and feedbacks to LET Executive Team	Ongoing
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month (student led) International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month International Women’s Day Autism Awareness Month Eid Pride Month	Assembly programme 23/24 Charity Events 23/24 PDC Curriculum
Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing	Staff training day Staff bulletin info– provided by students Trust Diversity newsletter	January 24 Ongoing
	PDC including assemblies, Tutor Time, display posters, Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding	PDC including assemblies, Tutor Time, display posters, Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Diverse cultures are valued and understood	Global learning supports student understanding of the complex backgrounds of refugees, Ukraine, Afghanistan	Ongoing
Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups	See Development Plan	Ongoing
Increasing the understanding of mental health	PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time	Ongoing
Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues	Trust directors, LT and CL's continue to review school curriculums to review diversity	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 college community	Diversity Research Group, sharing learning   Diversity newsletter Staff training day	Ongoing

 

For further information, please see the Equalities Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty