Equality and Inclusion
Our Philosophy
Every day at Hotham we give our children the opportunity to celebrate the inclusive richness they can find all around them. We are proud that we have children and families from many different countries around the world speaking over 50 languages and dialects. This means we can offer an enriched curriculum whereby all of these different cultures, customs, experiences and languages can be recognised and immersed in children’s learning.
We are a community and believe it is everyone’s collective responsibility to teach and prepare children for the world they are already living in. Our school is about everyone, and we recognise and celebrate our differences. We have high expectations for all and teach our children to become allies who will support and protect those around them.
We know our children and families very well and this ensures we can provide limitless opportunities for our whole school community. We recognise that school does not stand separate to home; they are co-dependent, and we all work together for the benefit of our children’s future.
Equality Objectives 2021-2024
Although equality is at the heart of all we do, one way we plan to further address issues of inequality, disadvantage and discrimination is by focusing on a set of specific equality objectives every three years.
These objectives should be, and in our school are, clearly relevant to the groups with protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act. Our equality objectives for the next three years have been set in response to issues and concerns identified by the governors based on evidence and in consultation with pupils, staff and parents.
| Objective | What this means in practice | Protected Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| To ensure all children achieve equally well regardless of sex. | The school will work to understand differences between boys and girls when it comes to learning so as to enable every child to reach their individual potential. | Sex |
| To deliver an inclusive curriculum which reflects multiple historical, cultural, and ethnic perspectives. | To ensure all voices from the past and present are heard and all knowledge valued. | Race |
| To develop and promote a positive approach to neurodiversity and disability. | To raise awareness and understanding, and celebrate difference across the whole school community | Disability |
To Find Out More
Please see our policies related to Equality, Accessibility and SEND on our Policies Page.