In fulfilling our legal obligation, we will be guided by six core statements:

1. All learners are of equal value;

2. We recognise, welcome and respect diversity;

3. We foster positive attitudes and relationships, and a shared sense of belonging;

4. We observe good equalities practice, including staff recruitment, retention and development;

5. We aim to reduce and remove existing inequalities and barriers;

6. We consult and involve widely.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion in the Curriculum

At Dickens Heath Community Primary School, we are proud to be an inclusive school where every child is valued, respected and supported to succeed. Our curriculum reflects the rich diversity of modern Britain and the wider world and helps children develop the knowledge, understanding and empathy needed to thrive in a diverse society.

We are committed to promoting the principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and fairness, ensuring that all pupils feel safe, represented and respected within our school community.

Our curriculum enables pupils to:

• Understand and respect people from different cultures, backgrounds and beliefs
• Recognise the importance of fairness and equality in society
• Develop empathy, kindness and respect for others
• Celebrate diversity and challenge stereotypes
• Recognise and challenge discrimination in all its forms.

Teaching about equality and diversity is embedded across many areas of the curriculum, including:

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)

Through our PSHE curriculum, pupils learn about:

• respecting differences between people
• celebrating diversity
• healthy relationships
• empathy and understanding
• standing up against bullying and discrimination.

Religious Education

Through Religious Education, pupils learn about a range of world religions and beliefs. This supports children in developing respect and tolerance for different faiths, traditions and cultures.

History and Geography

Our humanities curriculum helps children understand the diverse histories and cultures that have shaped Britain and the wider world. Pupils explore how people from different backgrounds have contributed to society and learn about historical events that have shaped equality and human rights.

English and Reading

Children are introduced to a wide range of texts and authors that represent different cultures, voices and perspectives, helping them to develop understanding and empathy through literature.

SMSC and British Values

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education underpins our curriculum and promotes:

• mutual respect
• tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
• individual liberty
• democracy
• the rule of law.

These values support pupils in becoming responsible and respectful members of society.

Inclusive Practice

We are committed to ensuring that every pupil can access the curriculum and achieve success. This includes:

• removing barriers to learning
• providing appropriate support for pupils with additional needs
• celebrating each child’s individuality and identity
• promoting a sense of belonging for all members of our school community.

Through our inclusive curriculum and strong values, we aim to ensure that all children leave our school with the understanding, confidence and compassion needed to contribute positively to society.

Please refer to our Equality, Diversity, Race, Culture and Inclusion in the Curriculum Policy below for further details:

Anti-racism commitment statement

At Dickens Heath Community Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.

We are committed to being an actively anti-racist school. This means we do not simply avoid racism, but we actively challenge it and work to ensure equality for all.

We will:

• challenge racist language, behaviour or discrimination immediately

• educate pupils about fairness, equality and justice

• ensure that our curriculum reflects diverse cultures, histories and voices

• promote positive role models from a wide range of backgrounds

• support pupils to develop respect, empathy and understanding for others.

We believe that education plays a vital role in helping children understand and challenge prejudice. Through our curriculum, assemblies and school values, we aim to help pupils grow into thoughtful, respectful and responsible citizens who stand up for equality and fairness.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan

Aim: 

To ensure our school continues to promote equality and inclusion, we are committed to the following priorities.

1. Inclusive Curriculum

We will continue to review and develop our curriculum to ensure it reflects a diverse range of voices, cultures and perspectives.

This includes:

• exploring diverse authors, artists, scientists and historical figures

• teaching about global cultures and traditions

• ensuring representation across curriculum subjects.

2. Anti-Racism Education

We will support pupils to understand fairness and challenge discrimination through:

• PSHE lessons

• assemblies

• discussion of real-world issues in an age-appropriate way

• opportunities for pupil voice.

3. Celebrating Diversity

We will continue to celebrate diversity through:

• cultural awareness days

• religious celebrations

• themed weeks and assemblies

• curriculum enrichment opportunities.

4. Pupil Voice

Pupils will have opportunities to share their views and contribute to developing an inclusive school community through:

• school council discussions

• pupil surveys

• class discussions and reflection.

5. Staff Development

Staff will continue to develop their understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion through professional development and curriculum review.

6. Strong School Community

We aim to build a school culture where all members of the community feel respected and valued. We will continue to work in partnership with families to promote our shared values of respect, kindness and inclusion.