Blackhorse Primary School understands that, under the Equality Act 2010, all schools have a duty to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
• Advance equality between different groups.
• Foster good relations between different groups.
• Promote mental health and wellbeing.

Our school’s overall values are underpinned by our statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010. We are dedicated to ensuring that every pupil receives an education that offers them the best chance at fulfilling their potential, and to promoting mental wellbeing amongst our pupils. We are committed to supporting and celebrating all pupils’ individual identities.

Our school’s demographic context directly informs our aims for achieving equality. Specifically, we aim to:

• Develop children’s understanding of multi-cultural Bristol, including the history and reasons for migration.
• Develop children’s understanding of neurodivergence, especially autism.
• Develop children’s understanding of different types of relationships and families.

How We Achieve Our Aims

• Embedding equality within teaching and resources.
• Using data indicators to understand the needs and characteristics of our school.
• Promoting community cohesion and parental engagement.
• Investing in regular staff training.
• Using key data, such as wellbeing measures, to monitor the progress of pupils with protected characteristics.
• Regularly reviewing our policy to ensure it reflects current trends and issues.

Our Commitment

At Blackhorse Primary School, we seek to foster a culture of inclusion, respect and fairness. We build ‘Champion Learners’ through Extensive Opportunities, Expert Tuition, Purposeful Practice and Personal Effort.

We value diversity in all its forms and strive to ensure that every member of our school community feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.