Equality Objectives
Opening statement
HCAT welcomes its duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Prevent Duty guidance 2015 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations and positive attitudes in relation to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
Our Equality Policy provides a framework for us to pursue these duties and ensure that no person, through their contact with the Trust, receives less favourable treatment. The principles apply to all members of the ex
tended community – students, staff, governors, trustees, parents, carers and members of the local community.
Across our Trust, the diversity of our staff, our children and our communities is respected, appreciated, valued and celebrated. Equality of opportunity is embedded in both Trust and school policies and practices.
We are determined to ensure that our staff, governors, and Trustees are of diverse backgrounds, representing and reflecting our communities.
This policy outlines the commitment of the staff, governors, and Trustees of HCAT to promote and celebrate diversity, equality and inclusion.
Our schools respect, value and celebrate diversity within our communities. We recognize that we are all different; the contributions of all our adults and children are seen, heard, and valued. We enjoy our differences and take time to understand our varied experiences. We encourage one another to challenge our own assumptions.
We will tackle the barriers which could lead to unequal outcomes and ensure equality of access for all stakeholders. We will treat people fairly and consistently. We will treat any allegations of discrimination seriously.
Every adult and every child in HCAT is equally important to us. We recognize that we are all different.