Give due regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty when making decisions. Headteacher, • SENCO and Intervention Manager: Implement the policy and its related procedures. • Make all staff aware of their responsibilities and provide training as appropriate to enable • them to effectively deliver this policy. Take appropriate action in any case of actual or potential discrimination. • Ensure that all staff understand their duties regarding recruitment and providing reasonable • adjustments to staff. It is unlawful for an employer to enquire about the health of an applicant for a job until a job offer has been made. Ensure that all staff and pupils are aware of the process for reporting and following up • bullying and prejudice-related incidents. All Staff: Enact this policy, its commitments and procedures, and their responsibilities associated • with this policy. Deal with bullying and discriminatory incidents, and know how to identify and challenge • prejudice and stereotyping. Promote equality and good relations and not discriminate on any grounds. • Attend such training and information opportunities as necessary to enact this policy and • keep up to date with equality legislation. To be models of equal opportunities through their words and actions. • Pupils: Refrain from engaging in discriminatory behaviour or any other behaviour that contravenes • this policy. Visitors (e.g. parent helpers, contractors): To be aware of, and comply with, the equality policy. • school’s To refrain from engaging in discriminatory behaviour (for example, racist language) on • school premises. APPENDIX: DEFINITIONS Equality This is more clearly defined as equality of opportunity and outcome, rather than equality of treatment. This means treating people fairly and according to their needs as some people may need to be treated differently in order to achieve an equal outcome. Inclusive Making sure everyone can participate, whatever their background or circumstances.
• Give due regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty when making decisions. Headteacher, SENCO and Intervention Manager: • Implement the policy and its related procedures. • Make all staff aware of their responsibilities and provide training as appropriate to enable them to effectively deliver this policy. • Take appropriate action in any case of actual or potential discrimination. • Ensure that all staff understand their duties regarding recruitment and providing reasonable adjustments to staff. It is unlawful for an employer to enquire about the health of an applicant for a job until a job offer has been made. • Ensure that all staff and pupils are aware of the process for reporting and following up bullying and prejudice-related incidents. All Staff: • Enact this policy, its commitments and procedures, and their responsibilities associated with this policy. • Deal with bullying and discriminatory incidents, and know how to identify and challenge prejudice and stereotyping. • Promote equality and good relations and not discriminate on any grounds. • Attend such training and information opportunities as necessary to enact this policy and keep up to date with equality legislation. • To be models of equal opportunities through their words and actions. Pupils: • Refrain from engaging in discriminatory behaviour or any other behaviour that contravenes this policy. Visitors (e.g. parent helpers, contractors): • To be aware of, and comply with, the school’s equality policy. • To refrain from engaging in discriminatory behaviour (for example, racist language) on school premises. APPENDIX: DEFINITIONS Equality This is more clearly defined as equality of opportunity and outcome, rather than equality of treatment. This means treating people fairly and according to their needs as some people may need to be treated differently in order to achieve an equal outcome. Inclusive Making sure everyone can participate, whatever their background or circumstances.
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