Equality
Equality Duty Summary and Objectives
Thornton Hough Primary School – March 2026
Thornton Hough Primary School is committed to promoting equality, inclusion and respect for all members of our school community. We welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 and work actively to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with dignity.
We aim to:
- Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- Advance equality of opportunity for all
- Foster positive relationships and mutual respect
The Equality Act protects people from unfair treatment based on age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage or civil partnership. We also recognise that economic disadvantage can affect pupils’ experiences and outcomes and take this into account when planning support.
Equality is embedded across school life, including:
- Safeguarding and pupil support
- Teaching and learning
- Curriculum content and enrichment
- Behaviour, attendance and anti-bullying practice
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Admissions and accessibility
- Staff recruitment and development
We monitor attainment, wellbeing and participation carefully to identify and address any gaps. Incidents related to equality or bullying are recorded and addressed in line with school policies and are reported to governors.
This statement is reviewed annually by governors to ensure it remains effective and responsive to the needs of our community.
EQUALITY OBJECTIVES (2026–2029)
In line with the Equality Act 2010, Thornton Hough Primary School has identified the following equality objectives:
Objective 1
To reduce any identified gaps in attainment and progress between pupil groups, including those linked to disability, disadvantage and protected characteristics, through targeted support and high‑quality teaching.
How we will measure success:
- Termly analysis of attainment and progress data
- Monitoring of intervention impact
Objective 2
To further strengthen pupils’ understanding of diversity, inclusion and respect, ensuring that all pupils feel safe and valued.
How we will measure success:
- Pupil voice surveys
- Behaviour and bullying incident records
- Curriculum monitoring
Objective 3
To ensure inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments are consistently embedded across the school, enabling all pupils to access learning fully.
How we will measure success:
- SEND and accessibility reviews
- Staff training records
- Parent and pupil feedback
Review and Reporting
Progress towards these objectives will be reviewed annually by the governing body and updated as required.
Please see our Equality Policy under ‘Policies’ tab and at the foot of this page.