Policy
for Ethnic Diversity
Statement of Intent
Sacred Heart School aims to create a school
environment that nurtures the whole school, allowing for the development of
each individual’s potential, giving it a framework for living where sound
relationships can be established and where everyone has dignity and is
valued. We aim to ensure that the
curriculum helps children to develop the necessary knowledge, attitudes and
skills in order that they can play a full part in our multicultural
society in a Christian
and Catholic setting. To this end
governors of Sacred Heart Primary School have adopted a policy of equality of
opportunity. They reject discrimination
on account of race or ethnicity, colour or nationality, wherever it may exist,
without prejudice to its Catholic ethos.
Aims
In consideration of multicultural issues the policy
of the school aims to recognise and develop:
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A Catholic environment in which there is trust, fairness and respect
towards themselves and others in school and in the wider community.
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The individual worth of all pupils and staff.
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The entitlement of all pupils to learn and benefit from a broad and
balanced curriculum and to adapt the curriculum, if necessary, to respond to
the particular needs of a group of children. (Ref Policy on Teaching EAL).
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The preparation of all pupils for life in a multicultural society.
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The removal of prejudice, bias, misunderstanding, stereotyping and
racism.
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An awareness of Britain as a multicultural society.
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The partnership between home, school and the local community.
Strategies
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To carefully select teaching resources which reflect a
multicultural society
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To highlight similarities between groups as well as celebrate
differences
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To ensure resources do not display a cultural or racial bias or
depict stereotyping
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To provide learning experiences which enable children to explore
the contributions of different cultural, racial and religious groups
·
To acknowledge religious and secular festivals in class
activities and school assemblies
Dealing
With Racist Behaviours.
There are occasions when a child may exhibit racist behaviour
towards another person. Such incidents
are to be clearly identified and dealt with in an appropriate manner. Forms of racist behaviour that may be
encountered are:
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Derogatory name calling, insults, racist jokes and language
·
Ridicule of an individual for cultural difference such as food
or dress
·
A refusal to co-operate/interact with others because of their
ethnic origin
Suggested action:
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Explain clearly and fully to the perpetrator that such behaviour
will not be tolerated
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Offer support to the victim
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All incidents must be reported to the Headteacher
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Headteacher will complete Racist Incident Forms and report incident to LA
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Parents should be informed
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A record should be kept of the incident
Implementation Of The
Policy
It is intended that the policy can be achieved by:
·
Taking into account equal opportunities in a manner that reinforce the
Catholic ethos of the school, viz. We
are all created in the image and likeness of God and He has commanded us to
love one another.
·
An assessment of attitudes and practices.
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Recognising the authority’s guidelines for dealing with racist incidents.
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Making sure that all staff, pupils and parents are aware of the policy.
This policy forms an integral part of the school INCLUSION
FRAMEWORK. It will be reviewed regularly
or in response to legislative/practice changes.