Protected Characteristics

Promoting the nine characteristics

The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of the protected characteristics that we all have.

Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected characteristics

1. Age

2. Disability

3. Gender reassignment

4. Race - including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin

5. Religion or belief

6. Marriage or civil partnership

7. Sex

8. Sexual orientation

9. Pregnancy and maternity

We do not teach about all the protected characteristics in every year group. The curriculum is planned and delivered so that our pupils develop age appropriate knowledge and understanding during their time at school.

The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted in school through

• Our Christian vision

• Our Christian values

• Our Positive Behaviour policy

• Role modelling by all adults in the school community

• Active engagement and communication with parents and carers

• Worship and assemblies

• Discussion within curriculum subjects

• Promoting articulation by building appropriate language and a coherent vocabulary

• Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) sessions

• Religious Education (RE) lessons,

• Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons

• Pupil Voice

• Educational visits

• Our Pupil leaders in school - School Council, Children’s Chaplains, Worship group, Eco-Warriors, Wellbeing Ambassadors

• Extra-curricular activities, after-school clubs, charity work and work within the local community.