Equalities
At Elmhurst, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an environment where every child and adult is valued, respected and able to thrive. We want all members of our community to feel a strong sense of belonging.
Our Legal Duties
We fulfil our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals from discrimination and sets out the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). This duty requires schools to:
- eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- advance equality of opportunity for all
- foster good relations between different groups
Our equalities work is built directly upon these principles.
A Shared Equalities Framework
As part of a multi‑academy trust, our school works within a trust-wide equalities framework. This includes a set of strategic equality objectives that guide and strengthen our approach across all schools. This framework promotes consistency, ambition and high standards in how we champion fairness, inclusion and equal opportunities.
You can find more information in the trust’s Equalities Policy on the trust website.
Our School’s Bespoke Equality Objectives
While the trust provides the overarching structure, each school— including ours—develops its own bespoke equality objectives. These reflect:
- the unique context and needs of our school
- the lived experience of our pupils and families
- the priorities identified through our curriculum, behaviour, wellbeing and community engagement work
Our Equality Objectives for the year 2025 - 2026 are:
- To remove barriers to pupils with SEND or who have English as an Additional Language through the use of accessibility tools.
- To promote the importance of good pupil attendance amongst vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND or in receipt of the Pupil Premium grant to close the gap between them and their peers through accelerating progress.
- To increase the number of boys reaching a Good Level of Development (GLD) by the end of Reception to close the gaps between girls and boys.
Monitoring and Reporting
We monitor our progress throughout the year and publish an Annual Equality Progress Report, which summarises the impact of our work and outlines next steps. A link to the latest report will be available on this page each year,
This process ensures our approach remains effective, transparent and responsive to the needs of our pupils and community.