Equality and Diversity Statement

At Grafham Grange Special Educational Trust we value our multi cultural community and celebrate our diversity, creating opportunities for all to contribute, participate and grow. We are committed to ensuring that:

We treat individuals fairly, with dignity and respect.
Opportunities are open to all
We provide a safe, supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Our key priorities are:

To actively promote and maintain within our schools a positive school ethos and image that represents our values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
To ensure that all staff, pupils and visitors are aware of and comply with our equality and diversity policy.
To provide an accessible physical environment, that meets the needs of our staff, pupils and visitors.
To ensure our schools provide a supportive, non- threatening yet challenging learning environment across the 24hr curriculum.
To ensure our schools� curriculums, activity bases and adult learning programmes are representative of our commitment to equality and diversity (please see Equality and Diversity checklists for; adult learning and teaching and learning in the 24hr curriculum).
To provide extended services which meet the needs of our pupils and their families (Family Support and Inclusion, Therapeutic Services).
To ensure accurate and effective monitoring of Equality and Diversity at all levels of reporting and policy.