📘 Raynsford Academy – Equality Duty

Our Commitment to Equality

At Raynsford Church of England Academy, we are fully committed to upholding the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). We ensure that:

• Discrimination based on protected characteristics is eliminated

• Equality of opportunity is advanced for all pupils and staff

• Positive relationships are fostered among diverse groups 

✅ Protected Characteristics We Consider

Our policies and decisions reflect due regard for:

• Disability

• Gender (including reassignment and pregnancy/maternity)

• Race and ethnicity

• Religion or belief

• Sexual orientation

• Age* and marital/civil partnership*

*These apply in particular contexts, such as employment

📊 Monitoring for Equality

We review and analyse outcome and performance data annually – including national measures such as SATs, phonics screening, EYFS results, and Multiplication Check scores – looking specifically at pupil groups who share protected characteristics, such as:

• Pupils with SEND

• Pupils eligible for Pupil Premium

• EAL (English as an Additional Language) pupils

• Gender and minority ethnic groups

Where significant gaps are identified, targeted support and interventions are put in place and carefully evaluated.

🛠 Embedding Equality into School Life

• Policy Making: Equality is considered at every stage of policy development and review, not as an afterthought 

• Inclusive Practices: Adjustments are made to curriculum delivery, uniforms, worship, and assessment to ensure accessibility, dignity, and respect for all

• Empowering Culture: We foster good relations and engagement through initiatives like “Owl Parliament”, diversity celebrations, Rights Respecting Schools work, and our inclusive worship and values programmes

🌍 Equality Objectives – Reviewed Annually

Our current objectives outline how we intend to continue improving equality. For example:

Full details of our current objectives and progress reviews can be found in our downloadable Equality Objectives Statement PDF.

📝 Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to discuss adjustments or support related to equality, please contact the school office:

Email: office@raynsfordacademy.co.uk
Phone: 01462 812319

🔗 Related Information

• Our Statutory Outcomes – including equality data analysis

• Equality Objectives Statement (PDF)

• SEND/Inclusion Overview

• Vision, Values & Aims

✅ Why This Matters

By integrating equality into all aspects of governance, teaching and school life, we ensure that every individual – every child, parent and staff member – feels valued, respected and supported in our community.