Equality Objectives

The Federation of Goodnestone and Nonington CE Schools recognise that all pupils are equal regardless of cultural or ethnic background, religion, social circumstances, gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability. The curriculum and whole ethos of the school demonstrates that diversity is understood, is welcomed and appreciated within the school. Equal opportunities means that all children have the right to a broad and balanced curriculum with which all pupils can engage and achieve.

Our school is focused on the following equality objectives:

Enable access to quality first teaching for all pupils
• School Improvement Planning focused on the development of learning
• Increasing staff knowledge of inclusive practice
• Staff thinking through the eyes of the child when planning

Reduce disadvantage due to different access to digital devices at home
• Review allocation of Pupil Premium funding
• Supporting families to access digital devices and broadband

Increase pupil participation in the schools extended day
• Sports strategy
• Subsidised Breakfast Club

Support parents to be active partners in their child’s education
• Building of relationships between school and home
• Information sharing

Ensure the unique contribution of all members of the school community is valued
• Identifying and celebrating all members contribution

Support all members of the school community to grow in hope and resilience
• Christian Vision
• School Improvement Planning
• Wellbeing and mental health training and support

Please click on the link below to view the Federation Equality Policy