--- title: "Equalities" url: "https://st-gregorys.co.uk/key-information/equalities" school: "St. Gregory's Catholic Primary School & Nursery" --- # Equalities Public bodies, including local-authority-maintained schools, are covered by the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010. As part of our duties we publish: - an **Equalities Information and Objectives Policy** based upon the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 is updated and published every year - our school’s **Accessibility Action Plan** is reviewed annually and is updated at least every 4 years - for further information please view or download our **Equalities Information and Objectives Policy** and **Accessibility Action Plan** in the [School Policies](https://st-gregorys.co.uk/key-information/policies) section of our website. Equality Information and Objectives At St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, we recognise the God-given dignity and worth of every person. We want every child and adult to feel welcomed, respected and valued, and to have opportunities to flourish. Our commitment to equality is rooted in our Catholic faith and expressed through our SHINE values: Show Respect, Help Others, Include Everyone, Never Give Up and Ensure Safety. Our commitment In carrying out our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty, we work to: - Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. - Advance equality of opportunity. - Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. We recognise that fairness may require different support for different people. We are committed to identifying barriers and making reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils, staff, parents and carers. Equality in practice Our approach includes: - Teaching respect for others through our curriculum, collective worship, Catholic Social Teaching and St Gregory’s Way. - Challenging prejudice, stereotypes and discriminatory language or behaviour. - Reviewing teaching, provision and reasonable adjustments to support access to learning. - Considering equality when planning clubs, visits, leadership opportunities and other school experiences. - Listening to pupils and families and working with them to address barriers. - Reviewing relevant attendance, achievement, behaviour and participation information to identify where further action is needed. Our equality priorities Our proposed priorities for 2026–2030 are to: 1. Improve access and outcomes for disabled pupils. 2. Strengthen pupils’ understanding of equality and respect. 3. Remove barriers to participation and attendance. Our Equality Information and Objectives document sets out the actions, responsibilities and measures for evaluating progress. Reviewing our work We update our published equality information annually and review our equality objectives at least every four years. Our annual update will explain the actions taken, their impact and our next steps, while protecting individual confidentiality. SAR Guidance Parents and Pupils 103 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-nursery/files/documents/SAR-20Guidance-20-20Pupils,-20Parents-Carers-20-20school-20copy-20-20link-20needed_FINAL.pdf) Acceptable Use of IT Systems Policy 2026 366 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-nursery/files/documents/Acceptable_Use_of_IT_Systems_Policy.pdf) Accessibility Plan 2026 494 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-nursery/files/documents/Accessibility_Plan_St_Gregorys_2026_.pdf) Admissions Policy 2027-2028 182 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-nursery/files/documents/Admissions_Policy_2027-2028.pdf) Admissions South Tyneside Primary Timetable 2026-27 265 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-nursery/files/documents/South_Tyneside_Primary_Admisssions_Timetable_2026-27.pdf) Anti-Bullying Policy 2026 296 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-gregory-s-catholic-primary-school-nursery/files/documents/St_Gregorys_Anti-Bullying_Policy_2026_PREMIUM_ATTENDANCE_STYLE.pdf) Attendance Policy 2026 - 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Equality Information and Objectives - Annual Equality Information and Progress Update - Accessibility Plan - SEND Information Report If you would like to discuss an equality concern, request information in an accessible format or explain an adjustment you need, please contact the school office. 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