Hathershaw College

Protected Characteristics

Protected Characteristics

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Promoting Equality, Diversity and the Protected Characteristics

The equality act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. Under the Equality act, there are nine Protected Characteristics.

Equality, Diversity and the Protected Characteristics is actively promoted through our;

  • School Vision, Core Values, behaviour policy and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
  • The Promotion of British Values - rule of law, respect, tolerance and individual liberty
  • Our age appropriate Relationships and Sex Education Curriculum
  • Equality, Human Rights, and Protected Characteristics lessons though the Citizenship curriculum
  • Broad and balanced curriculum rich with SMSC opportunities
  • Assemblies Programme
  • High expectations for appropriate language and respect for others – everyone is equal
  • Reporting, responding and revisiting of any issues that arise linked to Protected Characteristics.
  • Community links, visitors and guest speakers
  • Opportunities for sport, cultural visits, charity work and educational visits
  • Understanding of democracy including our student council
  • Commitment to listening to staff, students and parents/carers
  • Safer recruitment and a rolling programme of staff professional development

Why is each protected characteristic important?

Why is each protected characteristic important?

Protected-Characteristics (ID 1055)

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender Reassignment
  • Race
  • Religion or Belief
  • Sex/Gender
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Pregnancy & Maternity
  • Marriage & Civil Partnership
 

How Equality, Diversity and the Protected Characteristics are taught

 

 

Our Protected Characteristics Journey