Description of School and its Community
Ethnic and religious mix of school and its community: 97% of the school population is white or white British-the remaining 3% come from a mixed-race background or other ethnic groups including Turkish, Polish, Lithuanian or other ethnic groups including travellers.
Demographics of the catchment area;
There are 2,159 people living in Bagillt West.
The area has an urban/rural classification of: Urban > 10K - Less Sparse
The National Statistics area classification for the local area is: Mature Urban Households
The area known as a Lower Super Output Area, or LSOA. These areas all have a population of around 1500 people for easy comparison.
The area is ranked 449 in the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011. WIMD is a measure of multiple deprivations at small area level. Each LSOA in Wales has been given a score and ranked in order of deprivation. A rank of 1 would be the most deprived LSOA in Wales, and a rank of 1896, would be the least deprived LSOA in Wales
The school learner population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
Racist, homophobic or hate crime incidents in the school and the local area;
None recorded
Religions in the school;
The majority of the school community are from a Christian religious heritage.
Languages spoken by pupils;
All learners are proficient in English and no children have Welsh as their first language. Other languages spoken – Turkish
Description of Policy Formation and Consultation Process
Name of the School’s Diversity and Equality Coordinator: Paul Noon
This policy has been developed and produced by a steering group consisting of the following individuals:
Diversity and Equality Coordinator
School Council
Governor
Before the policy statement was finalised the following groups in the schools and its community were consulted:
School Council
Senior Management Team
Governors
LEA PSE Adviser
Aims and Purpose of a Diversity and Equality Policy Statement
Ysgol Glan Aber fully endorse the statement by Flintshire County Council.
Flintshire County Council is committed to promoting fairness and equality through all its activities; through the Council’s roles as service provider and commissioner, employer and community leader. The Council supports the following definition from the national Equalities Review in 2007: “An equal society protects and promotes equal, real freedom and substantive opportunity to live in the ways people value and would choose, so that everyone can flourish. An equal society recognises people’s different needs, situations and goals, and removes the barriers that limit what people can do and can be.”
The overarching aim of Flintshire’s Diversity and Equality is policy is to:-
The Policy applies specifically to discrimination, equality of opportunity and the promotion of good community relations in respect of the protected characteristics as identified in the Equality Act 2010:
At Ysgol Glan Aber, the aims of the Diversity and Equality policy statement are to:
Environment and Ethos of the School
We, at Ysgol Glan Aber ensure that the aims listed above apply to the full range of our policies and practices including those that are concerned with:
Addressing sexism, racism, xenophobia and homophobia
The school is opposed to all forms of discrimination based on person’s age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family background and/or language. Any form of harassment and discriminatory language and behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at Ysgol Glan Aber. The school’s anti-bullying policy and strategy clearly outlines the course of action in such circumstances.
Responsibilities
The Governing Body is responsible for ensuring that the school complies with legislation, and that this policy statement and related procedures and strategies are implemented.
The Headteacher is responsible for implementing this policy statement; for ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities and are given appropriate training and support, and for taking appropriate action in any cases of unlawful discrimination.
All staff are expected to:
Information and resources
The content of the policy will be known to all:
Religious Observance
The community at Ysgol Glan Aber will respect the religious beliefs and practices of all staff, pupils and parents, and comply with all reasonable requests relating to religious observance and practice.
Monitoring, evaluation and review of this Policy
Ysgol Glan Aber will collect study and use quantitative and qualitative data relating to the implementation of this policy and make adjustments as appropriate.
Ethnic and religious mix of school and its community: 97% of the school population is white or white British-the remaining 3% come from a mixed-race background or other ethnic groups including Turkish, Polish, Lithuanian or other ethnic groups including travellers.
Demographics of the catchment area;
There are 2,159 people living in Bagillt West.
The area has an urban/rural classification of: Urban > 10K - Less Sparse
The National Statistics area classification for the local area is: Mature Urban Households
The area known as a Lower Super Output Area, or LSOA. These areas all have a population of around 1500 people for easy comparison.
The area is ranked 449 in the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011. WIMD is a measure of multiple deprivations at small area level. Each LSOA in Wales has been given a score and ranked in order of deprivation. A rank of 1 would be the most deprived LSOA in Wales, and a rank of 1896, would be the least deprived LSOA in Wales
The school learner population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
Racist, homophobic or hate crime incidents in the school and the local area;
None recorded
Religions in the school;
The majority of the school community are from a Christian religious heritage.
Languages spoken by pupils;
All learners are proficient in English and no children have Welsh as their first language. Other languages spoken – Turkish
- Details of additional learning need within school and its community;
Description of Policy Formation and Consultation Process
Name of the School’s Diversity and Equality Coordinator: Paul Noon
This policy has been developed and produced by a steering group consisting of the following individuals:
Diversity and Equality Coordinator
School Council
Governor
Before the policy statement was finalised the following groups in the schools and its community were consulted:
School Council
Senior Management Team
Governors
LEA PSE Adviser
Aims and Purpose of a Diversity and Equality Policy Statement
Ysgol Glan Aber fully endorse the statement by Flintshire County Council.
Flintshire County Council is committed to promoting fairness and equality through all its activities; through the Council’s roles as service provider and commissioner, employer and community leader. The Council supports the following definition from the national Equalities Review in 2007: “An equal society protects and promotes equal, real freedom and substantive opportunity to live in the ways people value and would choose, so that everyone can flourish. An equal society recognises people’s different needs, situations and goals, and removes the barriers that limit what people can do and can be.”
The overarching aim of Flintshire’s Diversity and Equality is policy is to:-
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment;
- Promote equality of opportunity; and
- Promote good relations between diverse communities
The Policy applies specifically to discrimination, equality of opportunity and the promotion of good community relations in respect of the protected characteristics as identified in the Equality Act 2010:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race,
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
At Ysgol Glan Aber, the aims of the Diversity and Equality policy statement are to:
- Ensure that an inclusive ethos is established and maintained;
- Ensure that the school is a place where everyone, irrespective of their age, disability, race, religion and belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family background and/or language feels welcomed and valued;
- Ensure that all pupils and staff are encouraged to reach their full potential;
- Protect the human rights of all pupils and staff, parents, governors and visitors to the school;
- Prepare pupils for the challenges, choices and responsibilities of their living in a diverse society;
- Empower pupils to participate in their communities as active citizens who take responsibility for themselves and each other;
- Foster and encourage positive attitudes and behaviour towards all members of the diverse community.
Environment and Ethos of the School
We, at Ysgol Glan Aber ensure that the aims listed above apply to the full range of our policies and practices including those that are concerned with:
- Equality projects and courses; teaching of the national curriculum, PSE and RE; strategies which use interactive and experiential approaches;
- Pupil’s progress, attainment and assessment, behaviour, discipline and exclusions;
- Admissions and attendance;
- Encouragement of pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and the assessment of their development.
- Valuing pupils and promoting positive relationships and self-esteem;
- Staff selection, recruitment and induction;
- Effective coordination and staff training and support;
- Partnership with parents and the community;
- Opportunities in school for pupils to participate in decision making;
- Extra-curricular experiences, such as school councils, clubs etc;
- Physical environment of the school is conducive to health and well-being
Addressing sexism, racism, xenophobia and homophobia
The school is opposed to all forms of discrimination based on person’s age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family background and/or language. Any form of harassment and discriminatory language and behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at Ysgol Glan Aber. The school’s anti-bullying policy and strategy clearly outlines the course of action in such circumstances.
Responsibilities
The Governing Body is responsible for ensuring that the school complies with legislation, and that this policy statement and related procedures and strategies are implemented.
The Headteacher is responsible for implementing this policy statement; for ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities and are given appropriate training and support, and for taking appropriate action in any cases of unlawful discrimination.
All staff are expected to:
- incorporate principles of equality and diversity into all aspects of their work.
- deal with any discriminatory incidents that may occur;
- know how to identify and challenge stereotyping or discrimination;
- support pupils in their class for whom English is an additional language;
- Provide reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils, staff and members of the school community;
Information and resources
The content of the policy will be known to all:
- staff;
- learners;
- parents, carers and guardians;
- governors;
- guest-speakers who come in to school;
- members of the community if they request it.
Religious Observance
The community at Ysgol Glan Aber will respect the religious beliefs and practices of all staff, pupils and parents, and comply with all reasonable requests relating to religious observance and practice.
Monitoring, evaluation and review of this Policy
Ysgol Glan Aber will collect study and use quantitative and qualitative data relating to the implementation of this policy and make adjustments as appropriate.