Equal Opportunities

Public Sector Equality Duty
At Banks Lane Infant & Nursery School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010. The school’s general duties, with regards to equality are:

Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010;
Advancing equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it;
Fostering good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.

We will not discriminate against, harass or victimise any pupil, prospective pupil, or other member of the school community because of their:

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

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School is an inclusive school where focus on the well-being and progress of every child is of highest importance and where all members of our community are of equal worth. The Equality Act provides a framework to support our commitment to valuing diversity, tackling discrimination, promoting equality and fostering good relationships. It also ensures that we continue to tackle issues of disadvantage and underachievement of different groups. Our school is committed to not only eliminating discrimination, but also increasing understanding and appreciation for diversity.

Our Equality Information and Objectives can be found in the policies section.