Equalities
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
At Howard Park Community School, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Equality Act 2010 protects everyone in England and Wales, so it applies to all schools, regardless of type.
Under the Public Sector Equality Duty , we are required to ‘have due regard to’:
- Eliminate discrimination 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 it
- Foster good relations across all characteristics, between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
Our Approach
We recognise that every child at Howard Park is unique, and we celebrate the diversity within our school community. Our approach is underpinned by our school values of “respect, Responsibility, Care and Ambition. We identify and support particular pupil groups, including pupils who:
- Are socio-economically disadvantaged
- Have special educational needs (SEN) and/or a disability
- Are known, or were previously known, to children’s social care
- May face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing
We work proactively to ensure that all pupils have equal access to opportunities and that any barriers to learning and wellbeing are identified early and addressed effectively. This means not only treating everyone fairly, but also recognising when individuals need different or additional support to achieve their full potential.
Equality Objectives: 2026 - 2030
Objective 1: To increase awareness different communities and backgrounds.
Objective 2: Have in place reasonable adjustment agreement for all staff with disabilities byJuly, to meet their needs better and make sure that any disadvantaged they experience are addressed.
