Equality at Thringstone Primary School

At Thringstone, inclusion is not an add-on. It is part of how we teach, lead and support children every day.

We are proud to be an inclusive school where every child and every family matters. Guided by our vision Believe and Achieve Together, and our values of Belief, Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Teamwork, we work to ensure all members of our community feel respected, supported and able to succeed.

We follow the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty. This means we work to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment

• advance equality of opportunity for all children

• foster positive relationships across our school community

These duties shape our curriculum, behaviour expectations, staffing decisions and everyday school life.

Our Approach

Our work is built around a small number of clear principles:

• every child is of equal value

• difference is recognised and respected

• all children should feel they belong

• barriers to learning are identified early and removed where possible

• high expectations apply to every child

We believe equality is not about treating everyone the same. It is about making sure every child gets what they need to succeed.

Equality in practice at Thringstone

Equality is built into how we run the school day to day.

We do this by:

• reviewing attainment, progress, attendance and wellbeing so support is targeted where needed

• providing adaptive teaching and structured intervention for SEND, disadvantaged and vulnerable children

• monitoring access to trips, clubs and leadership opportunities

• setting clear expectations for respectful language and behaviour

• recording and responding to any prejudice-related incidents

• working closely with families to remove barriers to learning

Leaders and governors review this work regularly as part of the school improvement cycle.

Equality in our curriculum

Our curriculum helps children understand the world beyond their immediate experience and prepares them for life in modern Britain.

Children learn about:

• different cultures, faiths and communities

• different family structures and backgrounds

• fairness, equality and respect

• the importance of kindness and inclusion

As part of this, children also learn about the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

These themes are taught in age-appropriate ways through our PSHE curriculum, RE, assemblies and wider school experiences. Our focus is on helping children understand the principles of equality, respect and inclusion so they can recognise and apply them in everyday life.

Children build this understanding gradually across their time in school. They learn about different families, cultures, beliefs, communities and experiences, and why inclusion matters. This learning is woven through the curriculum so that key ideas are revisited regularly and understanding deepens as children grow.

You can read more detail in our curriculum overview showing how protected characteristics are taught across the SCARF programme.

Our Equality Objectives (2025–2029)

We have set three priorities based on our school data and context:

1. Improve outcomes for pupils with SEND and pupils eligible for free school meals
Reducing gaps in reading, writing and maths through stronger adaptive teaching and targeted support.

2. Improve attendance for disadvantaged pupils, particularly FSM boys
Reducing persistent absence and narrowing attendance gaps through early identification and consistent routines.

3. Strengthen representation and diversity across the curriculum and wider school life
Ensuring pupils see themselves and others represented across subjects, texts and school experiences.

Progress towards these objectives is monitored and reported through the school improvement cycle.