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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality Objectives

The Equality Objectives of Burhill Primary School have been identified by the school in order to take action against all forms of inequality and to address all forms of disadvantage and discrimination wherever it may exist.

1) Improve attendance amongst disadvantaged children so that it is in line with or above that of all non-disadvantaged children.

2) Ensure that the achievement (progress) of children from vulnerable and disadvantaged families improves so that it is in line with or above that of all non-disadvantaged children.

3) Promote the understanding of and respect for difference within the school and its community.

Objective	Main Actions	Lead Person	Timescales	Evidence
Improve attendance amongst disadvantaged children so that it is in line with or above that of all non-disadvantaged children.	Reduce timescales within school attendance policy to enable faster referrals to Inclusion Officer. Allocation of free spaces at a school funded morning club. Targeted support from HSLW and SENCO for families after initial contact. Termly reporting of attendance and lateness data for families.	Kate Brown Assistant Headteacher and Attendance Lead	July 2025 with improvements at July 2023 and July 2024	Attendance data Morning club registers Minutes from Inclusion Officer meetings Attendance meeting minutes Records from parent meetings with HSLW (on CPOMS) or SENCO (on EduKey/CPOMS)
Ensure that the achievement (progress) of children from vulnerable and disadvantaged families improves in core subjects so that it is in line with or above that of all non-disadvantaged children.	Progress Meetings track attainment and next steps for teaching and learning. Learning walks focus on disadvantaged pupils and provision in place (learning walk guides created for all staff). Book scrutiny each term to include disadvantaged pupils. Expectations shared and made clear for all staff to think PP First (marking and feedback, planning, access to extra-curricular opportunities). Pupil Premium conferences on a termly basis to improve teacher student feedback and assess progress.	Emily Webb Deputy Headteacher and DA Lead	July 2025 with improvements at July 2023 and July 2024	Pupil progress meeting notes School external data School internal data Intervention plans and evaluations Book scrutiny records Learning walk records Planning scrutiny records Pupil premium conference paperwork and summaries
Promote the understanding of and respect for difference within the school and its community.	Subject leaders to review curriculum with regards to diversity of texts, people and places studied within their subject area. Review of school trips and visitors to promote understanding of and respect for difference. Assembly schedule reviewed to promote understanding of and respect for difference, ensuring reflection of the whole community and all British Values. Ensure high quality provision and resources in PSHE/RE lessons which develop and challenge understanding of difference and equality in the community and wider world.	Emily Webb Deputy Headteacher and Curriculum Lead	July 2023	Curriculum progression documents School trips overview Assembly schedule Pupil voice survey (completed through curriculum committee) PSHE and RE monitoring reports