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Protected characteristics
At St. John's, we teach children that we all have characteristics and that 9 are protected.
The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of the protected characteristics that we all have.
Under the Equality Act, these are nine protected characteristics:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Race - including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
- Religion or belief
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Pregnancy and maternity
No form of discrimination is tolerated at St.John's and we show respect to all. We ensure that those members of our community who share protected characteristics are respected and cared for.
We do not teach about all the protected characteristics in every year group. The curriculum is planned and delivered so that our pupils develop age appropriate knowledge and understanding during their time at St. John's.
The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted in school through:
Our school vision and our school improvement work
Our school core values - kindness, resilience, joy, love, respect, gratitude.
St. John's school behaviour policy
Regular assemblies
Conscious role modelling by all adults in the school community
Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
Curriculum subjects mapped, planned and linked carefully to ensure they reflect our diverse community
The curriculum planned and delivered so that children develop age appropriate knowledge and understanding during their time at the school.
Modelling and teaching appropriate vocabulary
Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) sessions
Religious Education and RSE lessons
Pupil Voice opportunities
Educational visits
Pupil leadership activities
Extra-curricular activities, after-school clubs, charity work and work within the local community
Continuing Rights Respecting Schools work
Debate and P4C sessions