Under the Equality Act 2010 schools should have an Accessibility Plan. The Equality Act 2010 replaced all existing equality legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act. The effect of the law is the same as in the past, meaning that “schools cannot lawfully discriminate against pupils because of sex, race, disability, religion or belief and sexual orientation”. According to the Equality Act 2010 a person has a disability if:
a) He or she has a physical or mental impairment and
b) The impairment has a substantial and long- term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day- to- day activities.
The Accessibility Plan is listed as a statutory document of the Department of Education’s guidance on statutory policies for schools. The plan must be reviewed every three years and approved by the LAB. The review process can be delegated to a committee of the LAB, an individual or the Head Teacher. At Edgar Stammers Primary Academy the Plan will be monitored by the Head Teacher and evaluated by the relevant LAB committee.
At Edgar Stammers Primary Academy we are committed to working together to provide an inspirational and exciting learning environment where all children can develop an enthusiasm for life-long learning. We believe that children should feel happy, safe and valued so that they gain respectful, caring attitude towards each other and the environment both locally and globally.
At Edgar Stammers Primary Academy we are committed to providing an environment that enables full curriculum access that values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual, emotional and cultural needs. We are committed to taking positive action in the spirit of the Equality Act 2010 with regard to disability and to develop a culture of inclusion, support and awareness within the school.
At Greenheart Learning Partnership and Heathlands we are committed to establishing equality for all pupils, their families, staff and members of our school communities.
We want our children to foster positive attitudes and relationships and share a sense of cohesion and belonging; and to be connected with and contribute to their world through a developing understanding of reciprocal rights and responsibilities.
Greenheart Learning Partnership stand against all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or ability. All members of our community are of equal value and we seek to recognise and respect difference whilst removing inequalities and barriers that may already exist.
The Equality Objectives should be read in conjunction with the Accessibility Policy and the Equality and Diversity Policy
1. Eliminated discrimination
2. Advance equality of opportunity
3. Foster good relationships
