Equality Objectives 

The Equality Act 2010, which introduced the Public Sector Equality Duty protects people from discrimination

The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011, which require schools to publish information to demonstrate how they are complying with the Public Sector Equality Duty and to publish equality objectives

Highwoods Academy aims to meet its obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) by having due regard to the need to:

-        Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010

-        Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share a relevant protected characteristic

-        Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it. The protected characteristics are:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage or civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

 

We aim to promote respect for difference and diversity in accordance with our values:

• Responsibility
• Kindness
• Respect
• Resilience
• Trust