Equality

At DVIS we are committed to equality both in and out of school. We want to ensure we model our school values of love and kindness in the way we think, talk and act. As a Church of England School we take equality seriously and aim to provide a place where all know their intrinsic value, whether they are a pupil, parent, team member or visitor.

“Church of England schools offer a community where everyone is a person known and loved by God, supported to know their intrinsic value.”

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury

We aim to ensure no one experiences harassment or discrimination because of their age, any disability they may have, their ethnicity, colour or national origin, their gender, their gender identity or reassignment, their marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or having recently had a baby, their religion or beliefs, their sexual identity and orientation.

We are committed to:

• following our Christian vision for ALL children to flourish with God in life, learning and love.

• ensuring we meet our obligations under the Equalities legislation.

• delivering equality of education and opportunity for all pupils and eliminate discrimination for all, whether pupils, staff, parents, carers or others engaging with the school.

• developing a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and able to participate fully in school life.

DVIS Equality Information & Objectives

Our Key Equality Objectives this year are:

A.  To ensure all children who are disadvantaged access after school enrichment clubs (disadvantaged children include those with special educational needs or disabilities and/or those who meet the criteria for pupil premium funding).

Success criteria:

• Children who want to, attend a club of choice after school each academic year.

• Children are supported in the club if required.

• Resources specific to the clubs are identified and put in place for those children.

Key actions to meet this objective:

• Priority is given to children on the school’s SEND and Pupil Premium register when booking clubs each term.

• A member of the team will be available to support if required. Parents/carers are consulted about the types of after school enrichment activities their children would like to attend.

• Parents/carers of children in receipt of pupil premium funding are offered a discount in cost of club/support in paying for the club.

B. To ensure progress in writing for children in receipt of pupil premium funding is similar to those who do not receive this funding. The School aims to also close the gap in attainment in writing.

Success criteria:

• Children show above expected progress in writing compared to that of their peers.

• Interventions prioritise progress in writing for these children.

• Resources to be used at home are offered to the families and support to the parents/carers given termly.

Key actions to meet this objective:

• WellComm pilot for spoken language skills

• Intervention timetable designed and redesigned after each pupil progress meeting held by the leadership and teaching team at DVIS, reflecting these pupils needs.

• Team training on leading excellent writing in class for these groups of children.

• Audit and delivery of resources that will help individual families.

• Additional support in class from the teaching team.