Curridge Primary School

At Curridge Primary School, we strive to ensure our practice reflects the diverse society we live in. Our school is a place where every person has the right to be themselves, to be included and to learn in a safe and happy environment. We believe that celebrating every child and their family is crucial to making everyone feel welcome and enables them to learn to accept others for who they are.

Equality Statement

At Curridge Primary School, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life.

We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all.

At Curridge Primary School, we believe that diversity is a strength which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit us.

Equality in Teaching and learning

We provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement. We do this by:

• Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and preparing them for life in a diverse society
• Using materials that reflect the diversity of the school, population and local community without stereotyping
• Promoting attitudes and values that challenge any discriminatory behaviour or prejudice
• Providing opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own culture and celebrate the diversity of other cultures
• Seeking to involve all parents in supporting their child’s education
• Utilising teaching approaches appropriate for the whole school population that are inclusive and reflective of our pupils.

Equality in Admissions and Exclusions

Our admissions arrangements are fair and transparent and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, religion, belief, disability and/or socio-economic background.

Equal Opportunities for Staff

All staff appointments and promotions are made on the basis of merit and ability and in compliance with the law. We are keen to ensure that the staffing of the school reflects the diversity of our community.

No Outsiders teaches children they belong in school. We say there are “No Outsiders” here because everyone is welcome; we talk about being different and playing together. There is a No Outsiders resource of 42 picture books with a lesson plan for each book. There are 6 lesson plans / picture books for each year group Reception – Year 6. The picture books are probably books you have seen or already have in your home; Elmer the elephant is in there, so are books by Michael Rosen, Nick Sharratt and Sue Heap.

If you would like more information on No Outsiders, please click on this link or email our Well-Being Lead at office@curridge.w-berks.sch.uk to ask how we are implementing it in our School.