At Mount Pleasant and across Severn Bridges MAT, we are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting diversity and equality.
Our aim is to create an environment in which everyone involved in the life of the school is valued and respected. Further information on the ways in which we are complying with the Public Sector Equality Duty, can be found in the document link below.
SBMAT Equalitrty Objectives
| Objective | Success criteria | Specific actions | Monitoring of impact by who/date |
| 1. To ensure that learning materials used in school authentically represent and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures and experiences within our community and across Britain. This will help all children feel a strong sense of belonging within the school environment and within the wider British society. | Leaders will monitor coverage of equalities through curriculum and assembly monitoring. Pupil voice and book monitoring will be used to evaluate pupils’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes to diversity issues. Reporting on equalities information through reports to full governing bodies and teaching and learning curriculum. Behaviour records will be monitored and where there are concerns, these will be addressed with follow-up support to individual pupils. | Promoting equality with regard to race, gender, disability, religion, and ethnicity in our school curriculum. Promoting equality in assemblies, linking to our core values of respect, determination, and happiness. Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ attitudes and knowledge around diversity and equality. | Aspect of Curriculum and personal development reviews throughout the year via notes of visit. ELT and subject leaders in school. |
| 2. Tackle Disproportionate Absence Among all groups across school | DA pupils’ attendance is above national outcomes. DA attendance ‘closes the gap’ to whole school attendance. | Implement a targeted attendance strategy, offering personalised support for families facing barriers to attendance. Strengthen communication and engagement with parents/carers to emphasise the importance of regular attendance. Work with external agencies to provide additional support where needed. Introduce positive attendance incentives to encourage improved attendance. | Attendance reviews with CEO/DCEO. Standards Day with Trustees. Report to LGBs from Heads. CEO reports termly. |