Equality Objectives

Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College recognises that the Equality Act 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

Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of equity and genuine equal opportunity for all. Our Equality Objectives build on the core values of the College:

Resilience
Respect
Reflectiveness
Resourcefulness

Equality Objectives 2022 - 2023

To ensure that staff and governors are aware of current legislation surrounding equality and diversity and understand the College’s responsibility.
To promote cultural understanding and awareness and tolerance of different religious beliefs between different ethnic groups within our school community.
Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students for all groups of students in need; especially students eligible for Pupil Premium, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children, children with a social worker, care givers and students, from minority ethnic groups.
Monitor the incidences of the use of homophobic, sexist and racist language by students in our school. If such incidences arise educate young people through our curriculum and support so that they understand and respect other people's views and beliefs.
To continuously review and revise the curriculum so that it represents a diverse culture and society and encourages tolerance and respect.
Create more opportunities for student leadership and participation in promoting awareness of equality and diversity
Develop personal development resources that support the school in achieving the above objectives.

Equality Objectives 2021 -22

Objective	Action	Date
Staff & governors more fully understand the Equality Duty and the college’s responsibility	Staff training day including guest speakers, student speakers, group discussions, department pledges	January 22
	Governor meeting	March 22
Increased understanding of the need for positive affirmation of LGBTQ+ staff and students	Staff training day Governor meeting	January 22 March 22
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month (student led) Diwali (student led) National Braille Week (student led) International Human Rights Day Holocaust Memorial Day LGBTQ+ History Month International Women’s Day Autism Awareness Month Eid International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (student lead) Blind Awareness week Pride Month	October21 October 21 October 21 December 21 January 22 February 22 March 22 April 22 May 22 May 22 June 22 June 22
Staff and students use appropriate pronouns to support wellbeing	Staff training day Staff bulletin info– provided by students Trust Diversity newsletter	January 22 December 21 December 21
	PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time. Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic language & encouraging students to be upstanding	PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time, 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 See list of celebration events/ assemblies above.	Ongoing
Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups	Actions outlined in School Improvement Plan SEND action plan pp action plan	Ongoing
Increasing the understanding of mental health	PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time Student Wellbeing Ambassadors trained and present at breaktimes Staff Wellbeing strategies shared weekly Parents and students signposted to strategies and support in termly newsletter	Ongoing
Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues	Trust and college work to review School working towards 3 pledges as a result of Diversity Training	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 Termly January 22
Staff with protected characteristics are supported to identify barriers to progression and enabled to overcome these	Performance management focus on barriers (practical and perceived) to progression	October 21 and ongoing

Equality Objectives outcomes 2020-21

Objective	Action	Outcome
Increased awareness of mental health	High priority within PSHE as students manage covid restrictions	Students are more supportive and understanding of those with mental health and manage their own mental health concerns more effectively
Students are more understanding of diversity and value difference	Year 11 diversity week including talks by Shaun Dellenty & Jeffrey Boakye PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time	Increased understanding of selves and each other
LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated	Installation of new corridor display	Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports student wellbeing
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month Eid Pride Month	Students’ understanding, compassion & affirmation increased
Students’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced	Assembly and Tutor Time relating to Palestine following the attack on Al Aqsa Mosque Humanitarian Group established to oversee fundraising and awareness raising of world events.	Staff and students have an increased understanding of the global situation, and the anxieties of their peers in relation to this.
Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College 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	Staff and students increasingly see themselves as included and valued. Staff are increasingly recognising the opportunity for progression to all levels in the organisation.

For further information, please see the

Equalities Act 2010
Public Sector Equality Duty