A Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Our Vision

The Cottesloe School is fundamentally committed to ensuring every member of our community is valued, respected, and included, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our vision and values drive an inclusive environment where equality and diversity are celebrated, and where all members are empowered to achieve their full potential. This commitment is explicitly supported by our 6Cs and our Healthy Relationships framework. 

We are proud of the diversity of our students and staff and aim to reflect the richness of our local community and wider society. We recognise and value the individual needs of every student and staff member. We are committed to giving all our students and staff every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards. 

Inclusion is recognised as the core foundation of a thriving, supportive school. We mandate equitable access to high-quality teaching, learning, and wider opportunities for every individual – regardless of background, ability, or need. Through consistent, personalised support, high expectations, and an established culture of respect, we empower our students through our core principles:

Prepare: Build your foundation, shape your future.  

Aspire: Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  

Succeed: Achieve excellence, celebrate success.  

Our Mission

Within this ethos of achievement, we do not tolerate bullying, harassment, or prejudice of any kind. To uphold this standard and meet our statutory obligations, our daily mission is to:

• Establish and maintain a deep culture of respect and understanding across our entire school community.
• Actively tackle discrimination, promote equal opportunities, and encourage good relations between and amongst all.
• Ensure all students and staff have equal access to every opportunity and resource. In recruiting staff, our policy is equally inclusive.
• Commit to ensuring that positive action is taken by all staff, where necessary, to redress any imbalance of inequality that may exist.
• Recognise and celebrate the rich diversity of our community, ensuring the education we offer reduces the chances of social divisions and parallel lives.

Our Approach

We believe that equality and diversity should be embedded in everything we do. To achieve this, we have implemented a number of initiatives, including:

• Inclusive Curriculum: We ensure that our curriculum reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of our students.
• Equality and Diversity Training: All staff members receive regular training on equality and diversity issues.
• Student Leadership: We encourage students to take on leadership roles and advocate for equality and diversity.
• Support for Vulnerable Students: We provide targeted support for students who may be at risk of discrimination or exclusion.
• Celebrating Diversity: We celebrate diversity through events, activities, and initiatives throughout the year.

Our Policies

Our school is committed to adhering to all relevant equality and diversity legislation. We have in place a number of policies to ensure that our commitment is reflected in our practices.

• Equality, Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Behaviour Policy
• Admissions Policy
• SEND Accessibility Audit and Plan
• SEND Policy
• Supporting Students with Medical Needs Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• RSE Policy

To access them, see our Policies page

Monitoring arrangements 

The Head of School will update the equality information we publish at least every year - this is Annex 2 of the policy (available below as a separate document).  

The policy will be reviewed by the Head of School and Equalities governor annually, to ensure continued compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). School-specific equality objectives will be reviewed by the Equalities' governor at least every four years. 

We will publish an annual Equality and Inclusion Report summarising progress against objectives, incidents, and impact assessments, shared with the community via the school website. This is Annex 3 of the policy (available below as a separate document). 

Equality Information

• Annex 2 of the Equality, Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion Policy - Profile of The Cottesloe School 
• Annex 3 Equality Objectives and Action Plan

Get Involved

If you have any questions or concerns about equality and diversity at The Cottesloe School, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to hear from our community.