Equality Objectives

Martin High School Equality Objectives

Martin High School recognises that the public sector equality duty has three aims and they are to:

Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
Advance equality and equity of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not

Martin High School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of genuine equal opportunities for all. We recognise that every member of the school is regarded as of equal worth and importance, irrespective of their faith, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability. The Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity statement builds on the core values of the school:

Resilience
Reciprocity
Reflectiveness
Resourcefulness

Equality Objectives outcomes 2024-25

Objective		Action	Outcome
Increased awareness of mental health	Kooth selected pupils MHS Thrive Trust mental health calendar Trust development plan Mental Health first aiders MHST ELSA Teen Health selected pupils RELATE selected pupils LCFC Inspires Forest Foxes 5C’s YouHQ app		Pupils are more supportive and understanding of those with mental health and manage their own mental health concerns more effectively
Pupils are more understanding of diversity and value difference	Whole school diversity events coordinated by Trust leads including talks by diverse speakers. PSHE including assemblies, Tutor Time, Pride festival Curriculum content educates on diversity and values		Increased understanding of selves and each other
LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated	Rainbow award achieved LGBTQ+ positive environment PRIDE festival PRIDE Month		Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports pupil wellbeing
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month Eid Pride Month		Pupils’ understanding, compassion & affirmation increased
Pupils’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced	Global Issues programme: · Afghanistan and it’s conflict · Climate change and reality of our actions · Refugees and the traumatic realities · Women’s rights and misogyny · Force movement of people and Ugandan 50 in Leicester · Current movement of Ukrainians		Staff and pupils have an increased understanding of the global situation, and the anxieties of their peers in relation to this.
School is visually represented as a community which includes and values diversity at all levels	Increased use of diverse visuals on school websites, in recruitment materials, in school displays, assemblies		Staff and pupils increasingly see themselves as included and valued. Staff are increasingly recognising the opportunity for progression to all levels in the organisation.

For further information, please see the Equalities Act 2010 Public Sector Equality Duty