Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Miles Coverdale Primary School
At Miles Coverdale Primary School, we are committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity and ensuring that every member of our school community feels respected, valued and included.
We welcome our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, both as a provider of education and as an employer. We believe that all pupils and members of staff should have opportunities to achieve their potential, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances.
We recognise that equality does not always mean treating everyone in exactly the same way. We are committed to identifying and removing barriers, making reasonable adjustments where required and providing appropriate support so that everyone can participate fully in school life.
Our Public Sector Equality Duty
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we have due regard to the need to:
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act.
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Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not.
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Foster good relations between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not.
These principles inform our curriculum, teaching, safeguarding arrangements, behaviour practices, employment procedures and wider school decisions.
Our Equality Documents
Equality Policy
Our Equality Policy explains how we promote equality, prevent discrimination, make reasonable adjustments and fulfil our legal responsibilities across all aspects of school life.
Equality Policy found here
Equality Information and Objectives 2026–2030
Our Equality Information and Objectives document sets out how we demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty, identifies our equality priorities and explains how we will monitor progress.
Our current objectives focus on reducing inequalities in attainment, ensuring equitable access to school opportunities, strengthening understanding of diversity and improving engagement with families.
Equality Information and Objectives found here
We review our published equality information at least annually and publish equality objectives at least every four years.
Through these commitments, we aim to ensure that Miles Coverdale Primary School remains a welcoming, inclusive community in which everyone has the opportunity to belong, participate and succeed.
Equality Information and Statistics 2026–2027
Our annual Equality Information and Statistics Report provides an overview of the diversity of our school community and the measures we use to monitor equality of opportunity.
The report includes information about our pupil population, SEND, disadvantage, attendance, attainment and participation in wider school opportunities. It also highlights how we identify and address potential inequalities and remove barriers to inclusion.
This information helps us evaluate the impact of our provision, inform our equality priorities and ensure that our approach continues to reflect the needs of our school community.
Equality Information and Statistics Report 2026–2027 found here