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Single Equalities This mini version summarises the detail of Brompton Academy’s Single Equalities Policy and does not replace the full Academy policy; it is a concise version. Please refer to the full policy for all detail – this is available on the Academy website and from Reception. The full policy can be found at www.bromptonacademy.org.uk What is Equality? Equality is about promoting equal opportunity for all our students and nurturing good relationships between individuals and groups ensuring discrimination is challenged wherever it occurs. Brompton Academy aims to educate every student to value each other’s worth regardless of race, culture, social

To promote this we ensure: • Students and staff have a clear understanding of what constitutes bullying or intimidating behaviour. • Staff are provided with clear guidance as to how to deal with issues of bullying. • Students know that incidents of bullying should be referred to the Pastoral Team or their Personal Tutor. • The Academy use a range of interventions and sanctions to stop bullying. • The Academy curriculum programmes. • Allow students to discuss bullying and how to prevent it and deal with it. • The Academy ensures communication with victims, their parents/carers and the perpetrator(s), is clear and speedy. Expectations All staff and students should be aware of the Anti-Bullying policy within the Academy and how it aids and supports victims of bullying. Any student experiencing bullying (including cyber bullying) should be confident in how to seek support through peer mentors, teachers, learning coaches, support staff and senior staff. Any student involved in bullying or any peer on peer abuse should know the expectations placed upon them and have the opportunity, initially to put

right the mistake through the mediation system, but should recognise that persistent and wilful bullying may result in a fixed term suspension or permanent exclusion. Everyone at Brompton Academy has a responsibility to prevent bullying of any kind. Responsibilities Everyone in our Academy is expected to show respect for other people. Outcomes Strategies to reduce bullying: • Mediation with a Pastoral Manager, student advocate or a named member of staff. • Support group approach. • Peer mediation. • Personal and Professional Development programme. • Use of a therapist where appropriate. • Assemblies. • Mini School Programme. • Personal Tutoring. • Student Voice.

background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or disability. We promote equality through: • Valuing every individual.

• Recognising the differences and diversity within our community and the tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. • Promoting a caring Academy based on understanding, compassion, mutual respect and fundamental British values; including democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty.

• Safe Spaces (students can go anywhere that is displaying the safeguarding umbrella icon).