Protected Characteristics

At Eynsham Community Primary School we work to ensure that our children understand:

• There are no outsiders at Eynsham Community Primary School 
• Everyone is different
• We celebrate our differences
• We are all equal in our differences

The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics that we all have.

Under the Equality Act, there are nine Protected Characteristics:

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender reassignment
4. Race
5. Religion or belief
6. Marriage or civil partnership
7. Sex
8. Sexual orientation
9. Pregnancy and maternity

The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted in school through:

• Our school ethos, SDP, and SEF
• Our school rules to be Ready, Respectful and Responsible 
• Our school behaviour policy
• Conscious role modelling by all adults in the school community
• Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
• Whole school assemblies 
• Promotion of British Values across the school community
• Discussion within curriculum subjects, taking a cross-curricular approach
• Promoting articulation by building appropriate language and a coherent vocabulary across all subject areas
• JIGSAW RE and JIGSAW PSHE lessons
• Sporting competitions, festivals and opportunities
• Art and Cultural activities
• Pupil Voice e.g. School Council, Safeguarding Heroes, Eco Warriors and House Captains
• Educational visits
• Visitors from the wider community
• Developing stronger links with the local, national and international communities

At Eynsham Community Primary School we believe that every one is valued, respected and welcome to thrive within our community.