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

objective	action	date
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day (celebrated with Lionheart Thrive) Black History Month (student led) International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month International Women’s Day Autism Awareness Month Eid Pride Month Christmas Divali Vaisakhi	Assembly programme 25/26 Charity Events 25/26 PDC Curriculum
Reducing sexist and LGBTQ+-phobic and racist language whilst encouraging students to be upstanding	Pastoral staff trained Staff bulletin info– provided by students Trust Diversity newsletter	Assembly programmes Charity Events PDC Curriculum
	PDC including assemblies, Tutor Time. Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction   Clear plan for incidents where students have tried to use a protected characteristic to discriminate	Ongoing
	PDC including assemblies, Tutor Time, display posters, Consistent use of behaviour policy to educate / sanction	Ongoing
Closing the academic gaps for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups	Creation of a spreadsheet of the most vulnerable students in the school based on multiple areas of need.   Role of the DT expanded with deputies now working with some students based on need to ensure they get the most attention.   Academic targets always set through the PEP process.	Ongoing
Increasing the understanding of mental health	PSHE including gatherings, Tutor Time, love for Life for individuals, well being checks for those that need it. Thrive programme already launched to students with LDSL and mental health lead. assemblies have already taken place.	Ongoing
Curriculum celebrates diversity and supports an understanding of equality issues	Trust Directors, LT and CLs continue to review school curriculums to review diversity.	Ongoing