Brightlingsea Infant School

POLICY SHORTS

RACE EQUALITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY POLICY

Where does the idea for a race equality and cultural diversity policy come from?

• It is a legal requirement for every school to have such a policy.
• As governors and teachers we passionately believe in race equality and respect for cultural diversity.
• The policy we have adopted is similar to that adopted throughout all Essex Schools.

 

What do we believe?

• We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunity for all, including people from different racial, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

 

What areas are covered by this policy?

• The legal duties of the school under the race relations act.
• The implementation of these legal duties into the full range of school policies and practice.
• How we address racism and xenophobia.

 

Who is responsible for this policy?

• The governing body as a whole has ultimate responsibility for complying with race relations llegislation.
• A named ‘race equality’ governor is responsible raising awareness and monitoring this policy.
• The Headteacher is responsible for implementing the policy.
• All staff are expected to be proactive in supporting pupils from all backgrounds (this can include; appropriate teaching as part of the school curriculum).
• All staff are expected to deal appropriately with racist incidents should they occur.

How are complaints handled?

• A racist incident is defined as any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person.
• Following a racist incident the following procedure occurs:
• Appropriate immediate action.
• Notification of Headteacher.
• Recording of incident.
• Support for victim.
• Discussion of incident with perpetrator.