Equality & Diversity

ONE Academy Trust seeks to be an equal opportunities education provider and employer and is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. It is committed to being an organisation that values, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our school community including our pupils, staff, volunteers, parents and carers, governors, trustees, visitors and neighbours.  We aim to contribute to community cohesion through the positive influence and impact we can have in our local area.

ONE Academy Trust is committed to being an organisation that recognises and celebrates difference within a culture of respect and co-operation. By promoting a culture of equality and inclusion in our schools, we are creating a positive environment and a shared sense of belonging for all who work, learn and use the services of the schools in our trust. We recognise that equality will only be achieved by the whole school community working together across the trust.

ONE Academy Trust aims to meet its obligations under the public sector equality duty by having due regard to the need to:

  • Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010

  • Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

  • Foster good relations across all characteristics – between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

In accordance with The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011, we publish information to demonstrate how we are complying with the public sector equality duty and our equality objectives.

The following specific policies and objectives support our commitment: 

  • ONE Academy Trust Equality & Diversity Policy

  • ONE Academy Trust Equality Duty Report (incorporating our objectives, progress and achievements)   

  • Each school's Equality Duty Report (incorporating their objectives & progress)

  • Each school's Accessibility Plan (linked with their SEND planning and provision)

In addition, we consider equality & diversity and accessibility as part of all our policies and procedures and the principles of inclusion are embedded into all our practice.   

Each of the schools within the trust incorporate equality objectives and accessibility planning within their individual school improvement/development plans.  For further information,  please see the individual school websites. 

Our central team provides the schools across our Academy with the support that is needed to enable us to grow in our individual communities. ONE Academy Trust has invested in a central team which not only provides robust leadership in the areas of Human resources, finance and operations management, but it is a team that is available, personable and knowledgeable about our individual settings and needs.
Sarah Houseman Head Teacher Dovedale Primary School