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Equality, Diversity and Community Cohesion
At New Bewerley Community School, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and community cohesion. We believe that every child should feel valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.
Our values of Celebrate, Create, Collaborate, Contribute and Commit help pupils develop positive relationships, appreciate diversity and make a meaningful contribution to school life.
The principles of the Cultural Cohesion Quality Mark (CCQM) support our commitment to:
- working together harmoniously;
- recognising, appreciating and promoting diversity;
- striving towards equality and preventing discrimination.
Through our curriculum, assemblies, enrichment opportunities and wider school experiences, pupils are encouraged to develop understanding, respect and appreciation of different cultures, beliefs, backgrounds and experiences.
We are committed to meeting our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty. This includes:
- eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation;
- advancing equality of opportunity;
- fostering good relations between people from different backgrounds.
Further information can be found in our Equality Policy, Equality Objectives and Accessibility Plan.
Equality of Opportunity
At New Bewerley Community School, we believe every child should feel valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential. We actively promote equality of opportunity and encourage pupils to consider their own views and experiences while developing understanding and respect for others.
Promoting Exposure
All staff and children from Reception to Year 6 will be developing their own cultural opinions and ideas. Shared ideas to promote exposure to move diverse cultures in school will take place in training sessions, working party meetings, open and honest discussion opportunities, as well as, through teaching and learning and literature.
Talking about Culture and Identity at Home
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination, harassment and victimisation. The school is committed to meeting its responsibilities under the Act and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
The Public Sector Equality Duty requires schools to:
- eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation;
- advance equality of opportunity;
- foster good relations between people from different backgrounds and experiences.
Further information can be found in our Single Equality Policy 2026-2030 (including Equality Objectives) and our Accessibility Plan.
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Supporting Conversations at Home
Children develop their understanding of culture, identity, equality and respect through everyday experiences and conversations. The resources below provide ideas, activities and information to help families celebrate diversity, explore different perspectives and encourage a sense of belonging for everyone.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Show Racism the Red Card
BookTrust