At Willowbrook we believe that all pupils should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, whatever their background, identity and circumstance. We are committed to creating a community that recognises and accepts difference within a culture of respect and cooperation. Our school fully supports the Equality Act 2010 and is committed to ensuring and promoting equality of opportunity for all children, staff, parents, and guardians irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, sex/ gender identity, marriage/ civil partnership and age.
We acknowledge that the diversity we have within our school is something to be respected and celebrated and we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where all children can flourish.
We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all. We recognise that equality can only be achieved by the whole school community working together – pupils, staff, governors and parents.
Ventrus Equality Objectives (2024-2028)
Objective 1
To narrow the gap in attainment between groups of children, for example girls and boys.
Objective 2
To improve the attendance between groups of children, for example White British and Ethnically
diverse children.
Objective 3
Improve knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable children to appreciate and value difference and
diversity, for example increasing understanding between pupils from different faith communities.
Objective 4
Monitor and track incidents of bullying, prejudice and racism, including reporting incidents to the
local authority. Reviewing the common themes, using data to understand the link between incidents
and irregular attendance, and adjust our curriculum and intervention in response.
Objective 5
We will provide a supportive and inclusive working environment for all, actively promoting equality,
diversity and inclusion in the workplace.