At Tymberwood Academy, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and ambitious school community where every child is valued, belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.

As part of REAch2 Academy Trust, our approach reflects the Trust’s commitment to ‘Inclusion for All’ and our own RISE UP values, particularly our commitment to equality, respect and unity. The Trust’s Equality & Diversity Policy sets out its commitment to equality and diversity across all schools.

Our Public Sector Equality Duty

Under the Equality Act 2010, we have due regard to the need to:

• eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other prohibited conduct;
• advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not; and
• foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

The protected characteristics identified within the Equality Act 2010 are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Equality at Tymberwood

We promote equality through our curriculum, teaching, relationships, behaviour, wider opportunities and support for pupils and families. We seek to remove barriers to learning and participation, challenge discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes, and ensure that all pupils are able to participate, achieve and succeed.

Our curriculum helps children understand and respect different cultures, faiths, identities and experiences, while our RISE UP values provide a clear foundation for promoting respect, equality and positive relationships.

Our Equality Objectives

Alongside REAch2’s Trust-wide equality objectives, Tymberwood has published school-specific Equality Objectives that reflect the needs of our pupils and community.

Our current priorities focus on:

• developing pupils’ understanding of prejudice-based bullying and discriminatory language;
• challenging stereotypes and developing understanding of identity, diversity, cultures and religions;
• ensuring our curriculum provides meaningful opportunities to learn about diversity, including the impact of racism;
• improving outcomes and equitable opportunities for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND; and
• promoting understanding of disability and ensuring disabled pupils can participate fully in school life.

Progress towards these objectives is monitored by school leaders and the Local Governing Body.

Further information can be found in the documents below.