Howletch Lane
Primary School

Equalities

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

At Howletch Lane Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and respected. We actively promote equality and diversity in accordance with the statutory requirements set out in the Equality Act 2010.

Our Approach:

  1. Equality of Opportunity: We ensure that all pupils, regardless of their background, gender, race, disability, or any other characteristic, have equal access to our curriculum and extracurricular activities.
  2. Accessibility: Our school is committed to providing an accessible environment for all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We regularly review our facilities and resources to ensure they meet the diverse needs of our community.
  3. Anti-Discrimination Policies: We have robust policies in place to prevent discrimination and bullying. Our staff is trained to recognise and address any issues that may arise, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
  4. Diverse Curriculum: Our curriculum reflects the diversity of our pupils and the wider community. We celebrate different cultures, perspectives, and histories to promote understanding and respect among all pupils.
  5. Engagement with Families: We actively engage with parents and guardians to ensure that our practises reflect the needs and values of our community. We encourage feedback and collaboration to continuously improve our approach to equality.

Through these commitments, Howletch Lane Primary School strives to create a nurturing and equitable learning environment that empowers every pupil to reach their full potential.

As part of our duties we publish:

  • our Equalities Information and this is updated and published at least every year
  • our school’s Equality Action Plan (Objectives) – these are reviewed annually and updated at least once every 4 years
  • for further information please view our Equalities Information & Equality Objectives in our School Policies section of our website.

Privacy Policy

We regard your privacy as important and any personal information you give to us will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulations.

We do not store personal information about individuals who visit this site except where they provide contact information via our contact us page and contact forms available on various pages throughout the website.

Any information you provide will only be used for the reasons specified and it will not be shared with any third party without your consent, unless required by law.

Your contact details are kept securely and are only accessed by authorised members of staff as part of the provision of school services. If you do not wish us to keep this contact information please tell us.

This website uses Google Analytics which provides statistical data about the usage of the site. This information is not used to identify individuals, but is collected to provide us with an understanding of the areas of interest on our site and how our site is being used.

If you are connected to the internet you will have an IP Address. This may take the form of a figure, such as 333.333.22.1. The address will be automatically collected and logged as part of the connection of your computer to our web server and may be used to determine the total number of visits to each part of the site. This data is not collected and used for other purposes.

This website contains links to other websites. The School is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites or organisations and recommends you consult the privacy information on those sites.

This policy will be reviewed and updated versions will be posted on the website.

If you have any questions about the use of your personal information, the Information Commissioner is the independent regulator for both Data Protection and Freedom of Information.