Diversity, Equity, Equality & Inclusion
Ely College and Bishop Laney - Action Plan
| Area of focus | Objectives and how we will work towards them |
|---|---|
| Delivery (High Quality Learning Environment) |
Students have regular opportunities to learn about protected characteristics through our curriculum, PSHE schemes of learning, tutor time and assemblies; Staff training promotes a wider understanding of DEEI issues such as unconscious bias and inclusion; Our school adheres to the Meridian Trust Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy through all stages of recruitment and employment. |
| Leadership (Pursuit of Excellence) |
Reasonable adjustment agreements are in place for all staff with disabilities in order to meet their needs better and make sure that any disadvantages they experience are addressed. |
| Impact (Achievement for All) |
Discrimination and predjudice-related incidents are robustly challenged and appropriately logged on PRfE; Additional training opportunities around DEEI are regularly signposted to staff; Staff are given further opportunities to contribute to DEEI research through staff surveys and research groups. |
| Experience (Valuing People and Extending Boundaries) |
Students benefit from a wide extra curricular offer, including a range clubs with a specific diversity and inclusion focus such as Pride club, Neurodivergent club, Wollstonecraft Society and our DEEI student group; Lean In Girls is providing further opportunities to specific students. Student voice is conducted regularly through safeguarding, behaviour and SEMS surveys, all of which include a partial or full focus on DEEI issues. |
| Uptake (Achievement for All) |
Our DEEI Action Plan is published on our website and reviewed annually; Our work sampling process includes specific reference to DEEI issues; Our student data is tracked and analysed for protected characteristics, in order to determine strengths and areas for improvement and implement actions in response. |