Equality Duty Statement

The Federation of St Paul and St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary Schools is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our pupils, families, staff and wider community, and we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive, achieve their potential and participate fully in school life.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty, we strive to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. We believe that promoting equality and inclusion is fundamental to creating a positive school culture in which all individuals feel safe, respected and able to contribute.

Our equality objectives reflect our ongoing commitment to identifying and addressing barriers to participation, achievement and wellbeing. Through these objectives, we aim to continually improve outcomes for all pupils, promote understanding and respect for diversity, and ensure that equality remains at the heart of our policies, practices and decision-making.

We collect and review equality-related data to help us understand the needs of our school community and identify any barriers to participation, achievement or wellbeing. This information enables us to promote equality of opportunity, address any disparities and ensure that our policies and practices are fair, inclusive and effective for all.

Our Equality Objectives 

• Strengthen and embed high-quality training for staff and governors so that our school actively promotes a culture of respect, inclusion, and a clear understanding of the value of diversity

•  Advance racial equality by ensuring that our curriculum and wider learning experiences reflect and celebrate a diverse range of cultures, ethnicities and histories, and provide all pupils with meaningful opportunities to see themselves and others represented

•  Promote inclusion for pupils with SEND and/or disability by ensuring they have equitable access to, and meaningful participation in, all aspects of school life, including extra-curricular activities and pupil leadership opportunities (e.g. school council, clubs).

Updated 2nd June 2026

These objectives can be found in the Federation’s Equality and Inclusion Policy on our website at –

https://www.stmartinofporres.co.uk/Policies/ 

 A downloadable version of the Equality Duty Statement can be found here.