Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The Equality Code

Here at the Bromfords School, we have introduced an Equality Code to prevent any form of discrimination from taking place. As a school, we are committed to ensuring that all members of the school community feel safe, respected and that they have a collective sense of belonging. It is important that we educate our young people to respect differences and to provide them with as many opportunities to get to know people from different walks of life. Our School is currently working achieving the Bronze Award of the Diversity Mark which is an accredited programme that schools/colleges in the UK

What is Equality, Diversity & Inclusion?

With these factors in mind, what does and more importantly, what should Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean within a school setting? Put simply, Equality is a universal human right; meaning that we all deserve to be treated fairly with dignity and respect. However, being treated fairly and equally doesn’t mean being treated the same as each other because we are all different and have differing needs.

We also recognise that no two people are the same. We all have different skills, strengths, talents, and values. Diversity is about valuing the unique skills and attributes that each person has. Inclusion happens when people are given equal opportunity to succeed and any barriers to equality are overcome. Inclusive schools listen to and value each person’s contributions as they foster trust and create a sense of belonging where everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves. Inclusive schools give people many opportunities to get to know one another in order to foster positive relationships.

How does the Bromfords School tackle discrimination?

For these reasons, our school has recently introduced an Equality Code to protect us all from different forms of discrimination, including race, sex, religion, age, sexuality, pregnancy and maternity, transgender identity, and disability. Around school corridors and within classrooms, Equality Code posters are visible. We encourage students to actively support one other and to not be a bystander when witness to any form of discrimination. We hope that by introducing the Equality Code, all members of the school community behave with consistently high levels of respect for one another and that we are all protected from bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

We take any form of discrimination seriously

Breaches:

• informal/untargeted action (not malicious) – when challenged this is acknowledged as a mistake or an error (2 Behaviour Points)
• conscious/targeted, malicious action – when challenged there is refusal to acknowledge this (4 Behaviour Points)

Consequence for breaches:

• Restorative conversation with class teacher (within classroom)
• Restorative conversation with member of staff on break/lunch duty and stamp on Equality within PRIDE Card (outside of classroom)
• 1st instance – Contact home
• 2nd instance – Contact home – 45-minute detention
• 3rd instance – Meeting with parents/carers in school
• 4th instance – SLT

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Supporting Equality at Bromfords

Our main points of contacts for any equality concerns are our Heads of Year. 

Our Heads of Year work closely with Student Leadership and Heads of House to support our community with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.