At Buckden CE Primary Academy, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion for all pupils, staff, parents, carers, and visitors.

We have due regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty set out in the Equality Act 2010, which requires public bodies, including schools, to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
• Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not

The protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Our Commitment

We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where all children feel valued, safe, and supported to achieve their full potential. We do this by:

• Ensuring equality of access to education, the curriculum, and school activities
• Promoting positive attitudes towards diversity and difference
• Supporting pupils with additional needs and removing barriers to learning
• Challenging discrimination and prejudice whenever it occurs

We regularly review our policies, practices, and curriculum to ensure they reflect our commitment to equality and inclusion. Equality considerations are an integral part of decision‑making, school improvement planning, and daily school life.

If you have any questions about equality at our school or wish to discuss this statement, please contact the school office at [contact details].