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 2023-24

Objective		Action	Outcome
Increased awareness of mental health	Kooth promoting Trust mental health calendar Trust development plan Mental Health first aiders 5C’s Youhq app		Students are more supportive and understanding of those with mental health and manage their own mental health concerns more effectively
Students 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		Increased understanding of selves and each other
LGBTQ+ diversity is celebrated	Rainbow award achieved LGBTQ+ positive environment		Explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ characteristics supports student wellbeing
Celebrating diversity events together	World Mental Health Day Black History Month International Human Rights Day LGBTQ+ History Month Eid Pride Month		Students’ understanding, compassion & affirmation increased
Students’ understanding of the complex background of global events is enhanced	Global Issues programme: - 27^th November Food Security and Poverty - 4^th March malformation - 29^th April climate concerns		Staff and students 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		Staff and students 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