Great Milton C of E Primary School's commitment to Equality
As a school we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010. The general duties are to:
eliminate discrimination
advance equality of opportunity
foster good relations
We understand the principal of the Act and the work needed to ensure that those with protected characteristics are not discriminated against and are given equality of opportunity. We also welcome our duty under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to promote community cohesion.
The school recognises it has to make special efforts to ensure that all groups prosper including:
boys and girls, men and women
all minority ethnic groups including travellers, refugees and asylum seekers
pupils or families with different religions or beliefs
pupils and others with special educational needs
pupils and others with a range of disabilities
children looked after and their carers
children or staff who are gay or lesbian
pupils or staff who are pregnant or have just given birth
pupils or staff undergoing gender reassignment