Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

“We are all children of God, called to love and serve one another.”

At St George’s Catholic Primary School, every child is valued as a unique and precious individual. Our Catholic faith teaches us that all people are created in the image of God. This belief underpins everything we do: we aim to make our school a place where everyone can learn, grow and flourish — whatever their background, faith, or ability.

Our Commitment

❤️ Promoting respect, fairness and love for all members of our school community.
❤️ Ensuring that every pupil has the same opportunities to succeed.
❤️ Celebrating the diversity that enriches our school life.
❤️ Removing barriers that prevent full participation and belonging.
❤️ Embedding equality and inclusion in everything we plan and do.

We believe that living out these values is part of our mission as a Catholic school and reflects our Gospel call to love one another.

What the Law Says

Under the Equality Act 2010, all schools must:

⚖️ Eliminate discrimination

We ensure no child or adult is treated unfairly or harassed because of who they are.

Key Principles

✅ Every learner is of equal value — we see God’s image in every person.
✅ We recognise and respect difference as something to be celebrated.
✅ We foster positive attitudes and relationships across all groups.
✅ We actively challenge prejudice and unfair treatment.
✅ We create a curriculum that reflects our diverse community.
✅ We monitor our work to ensure fairness and transparency.

Equality Objectives 2024–2027

Objective	Actions	Success Measures	Review
Promote inclusion and belonging for all pupils	Audit participation in clubs, trips and leadership roles; address imbalances.	Participation of all pupil groups increases year-on-year.	Annual (July)
Narrow attainment gaps for disadvantaged and SEND pupils	Targeted interventions, progress tracking, staff training.	Identified gaps close by ≥ 5 % each year.	Termly data review
Increase awareness of equality and Catholic social teaching	Curriculum enrichment, assemblies, Picture News, class liturgies.	Pupil surveys show improved understanding of respect and dignity.	Annual
Improve accessibility of the physical environment	Implement next phase of Accessibility Plan (ramps, signage, sensory areas).	Positive feedback; actions completed by 2027.	Governing Body review

How We Live This Out

⭐ Inclusive worship and displays reflecting our diverse community.
⭐ Curriculum themes exploring justice, respect and global citizenship.
⭐ Support for pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
⭐ Accessibility improvements across the site.
⭐ Staff training on inclusive practice and unconscious bias.
⭐ Pupil Voice and School Council shaping our equality work.

Monitoring and Review

Our Equality and Inclusion Group (governors, staff and pupil representatives) meets each term to review progress. The Governing Body approves our objectives and publishes updates annually.

Last review: November 2024
Next review: Autumn 2026

Working Together

We welcome feedback from parents, pupils and visitors. If you have suggestions, or if you ever feel that equality is not being fully lived out in our school, please contact:

Equality Lead: Naomi Goode
Equality Governor: Claire Earp
Email: office@stgeorgestaunton.uk

“Love one another as I have loved you.” — John 13:34

01823 284130

office@stgeorgestaunton.uk

The Mount, Taunton, TA1 3NR

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