Our Vision and Commitment

At Farsley Springbank Primary School, our commitment to equality is rooted in our core motto: ‘Be the best you can be’. We are an inclusive, trauma-informed school community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Guided by our values of being Courageous, Kind, and Curious, we celebrate diversity and actively identify and remove barriers so all pupils, staff, and families can participate fully in school life.

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)

Under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty, Farsley Springbank Primary School ensures that in all our daily routines, policies, and decision-making, we have due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

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

• Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

We apply these principles across all protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010—including disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, and age—as well as recognising socio-economic background and intersecting vulnerabilities.

Our Current Equality Objectives

In line with statutory requirements, our governing body has agreed on the following equality objectives, which are reviewed annually and refreshed at least every four years:

• Objective 1 (Inclusion & SEND): To improve access to learning and participation for pupils with SEND and/or additional needs, ensuring they make strong progress from their individual starting points and develop increasing independence and wellbeing.

• Objective 2 (Disadvantage): To reduce barriers linked to disadvantage by monitoring and addressing differences in attainment, attendance, and engagement, ensuring support is timely, targeted, and evaluated for impact.

• Objective 3 (Curriculum & Representation): To strengthen inclusive practice and representation across the curriculum, ensuring that all pupils feel valued, respected, and reflected in school life.

How We Promote Equality and Inclusion

• Adaptive Teaching & High Expectations: SEND provision, adaptive teaching, and targeted interventions are integrated into high-quality whole-school teaching to meet individual starting points.

• Inclusive Curriculum: We continually review our curriculum and resources to ensure they reflect diversity, challenge stereotypes, and promote respect and mutual understanding through RE, PSHE, assemblies, and wider school visits.

• Zero Tolerance for Discrimination: We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and prejudice-related language or bullying. All incidents are recorded, addressed, and reported to the governing body.

• Pupil and Community Voice: We consult regularly with pupils (including the School Council), parents/carers, and staff to shape inclusive practice and school life.

Key Policies and Documents