Equality and Diversity

Mosaic Partnership Equality Statement 

The Mosaic Partnership Trust have chosen to place Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at the very centre of our ethos.

The Trust believes that valuing diversity means actively recognising the strengths, talents and needs of every individual that works with the Trust and our schools. This requires our nurturing the potential and maximising opportunities for all our employees, volunteers, job applicants and partners in order that they can make their unique contribution.

We will ensure that our Trust is accessible and generates an environment where all contributions are valued. The Trust recognises that to achieve this vision, it is essential that we recognise the reality of discrimination experienced by many communities, groups and individuals.

Despite developments and improvements to legal frameworks, such as the Equality Act 2010, negative impacts of discrimination is still a reality for too many people and communities across the UK.

The schools within the Mosaic Partnership Trust aim to meet their obligations under the public sector equality duty by having due regard to the need to:

  • Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010

  • Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

  • Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

We are clear in the Mosaic Partnership Trust that genuine progress is only possible if our approach to delivering on our Equality and Diversity policies and statements systematically seeks to challenge and eradicate unfair and institutional discrimination.

Information on pupils by protected characteristics

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. Every person has several of the protected characteristics, so the Act protects everyone against unfair treatment. In order to ensure that all pupils are protected from discrimination, the school collects information on protected characteristics.

Our School Actions

The following information aims to demonstrate that we give careful consideration to equality issues in everything that we do at Broadway Infant School. We are committed to working for equality for all our staff, parents/carers and children to meet our duties under the Equality Act 2010.

Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010

Actions taken:

  • Our behaviour policy ensures that all children feel safe at school and addresses prejudicial bullying.

  • We report, respond to and monitoring all racist incidents.

  • Regular monitoring of the curriculum to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of our pupils and that it promotes respect for diversity and difference.

  • Provision of training and support for teachers to ensure that teaching is of the highest quality to ensure children reach their potential and all pupils are given equal entitlement to success.

  • Pupil progress is tracked to ensure that all children make rapid progress, and intervening when necessary.

  • Giving all pupils the opportunity to access extra-curricular provision.

  • Views and experiences of pupils and adults are listened to so we can to evaluate the effectiveness of our policies and procedures.

Advancing equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

Actions taken:

  • Identify underachieving groups or individuals and plan targeted intervention.

  • Encourage all parents/carers to get involved with school events and activities.

  • Listen to parents/carers and providing support where needed.

  • Listen to pupils at all times and providing support where needed.

Fostering good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

Actions taken:

  • Work hard to ensure that Broadway Infant School is seen as an important part of our local community.

  • Provide opportunities for all members of the school community to come together and develop relations throughout the school.

  • Ensure that equality and diversity are embedded in the curriculum.

Mosaic Partnership Trust Equality Objectives 2024

Objective 1: To ensure that all our new Trust policies and procedures reflect the principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, thus establishing a strong Trust culture.

To achieve this objective, those developing new policies and procedures should take the necessary steps including equality impact assessments.

Objective 2: To ensure our school environments are accessible as possible to all children, staff and visitors.

To achieve this objective, we plan to implement a new Trust approach to our accessibility plans and review them regularly and undertake conditions surveys of the Trust Estate. In this context we have the following priorities within our accessibility plan objectives:

• Access to the premises (physical environment)

• Access to the curriculum (learning and social)

• Access to information

Objective 3: To promote cultural development and understanding through a rich range of education provision, experience, both in and beyond our schools.

To achieve this objective, we plan where appropriate to engage with equality-based organisations on individual school curriculum work. Schools also have planned ongoing programme of visits across the communities they serve and host a regular programme of visitors to share different perspectives, faiths and cultures.

Objective 4: To eradicate prejudice related bullying in relation to the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.

To achieve this objective, we plan to create effective systems for recording incidences of discriminatory behaviours at school and Trust level for all children and staff. We will ensure our systems allow swift identification of any issues, prompt and effective action involving parents where necessary and comprehensive recording and engagement.

Objective 5: Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between children; especially those eligible for free-school meals, children with special educational needs and disabilities and looked after children.

To achieve this objective, we have a focus on Inclusion and SEND within the Trust Strategic Plan which will focus on improving provision and outcomes. This details the actions that the Trust will take in the 2024-2025 academic year.