Our school is made up of a wide variety of people, with varied backgrounds, lifestyles and cultures. It is a diversity which enriches our lives and the educational process. Little Heath School seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming community which values diversity and which protects and promotes the dignity of every member of our community. Little Heath School has a sharp focus on the well-being and progress of all our children and young people and where all members of our school community are of equal worth. We recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength that enriches our lives. We take account of differences and strive to remove any barriers to learning and development. All staff and students are encouraged and supported in reaching their full potential. 

This policy was renewed by Governors in Autumn Term 2025 and can be found here.  

Little Heath School is committed to preventing and challenging bullying, harassment, discrimination and prejudicial behaviour.

We actively promote a culture in which students and staff are expected to treat one another with dignity, kindness and respect. Where discriminatory or prejudicial language or behaviour occurs, it is challenged and addressed through the school's established behaviour, pastoral and safeguarding procedures.

Our policies and procedures that support compliance with the PSED include:

• Equality Policy and Accessibility Plan;
• Behaviour Policy, including Anti-Bullying procedures;
• Teaching and Learning Policy;
• SEND Policy;
• RSE Policy;
• Safeguarding and Child Protection arrangements;
• Admissions arrangements;
• Employment and recruitment procedures.

During 2025–2026, the school continued to promote equality and challenge discrimination through:

• a student-led Diversity Group;
• the Celebration of Cultures Day and Cultural Appreciation Evening;
• Black History Month and Pride-related activities and assemblies;
• faith-based opportunities including the Islam Club, Christian Union and provision of appropriate prayer and Ramadan spaces;
• assemblies and tutor activities focused on language, respect and how we treat one another both online and offline;
• personal development teaching addressing equality, diversity and respectful relationships;
• continued reinforcement of expectations around kindness, respect and inclusion.

Little Heath School seeks to ensure that students have equitable opportunities to achieve, participate and succeed, regardless of their background or protected characteristics.

We recognise that students may experience different barriers to achievement, participation and inclusion. Equality of opportunity therefore involves identifying individual and group needs and providing appropriate support, intervention and reasonable adjustments where required.

We collect, analyse and monitor information about different groups of students, including information relating to progress, attainment, attendance, behaviour and participation, to identify potential differences in outcomes and experiences.

This information is used to inform school improvement planning and to identify appropriate support and intervention.

Where gaps or barriers are identified, the school seeks to take appropriate action to improve outcomes and ensure that students are not disadvantaged.

Governors receive appropriate information about student progress and outcomes through the school's established governance arrangements, including consideration of the progress and attainment of different groups of students.

Specific examples of how we advance equality of opportunity include:

• our school-wide strategy for supporting Disadvantaged students;
• monitoring of Pupil Premium students and appropriate intervention;
• personalised support provided by our Pupil Premium Progress Leader;
• analysis of attendance by relevant student groups and targeted support where barriers are identified;
• personalised support and intervention through the Student Support Department;
• advice and guidance from the Student Support Department to teaching staff;
• identification of individual student needs through class profiles and appropriate classroom strategies;
• reasonable adjustments and targeted support to enable students with SEND and other additional needs to access learning and wider school opportunities;
• ensuring equitable access to a broad and balanced curriculum;
• providing appropriate support and intervention for students who require additional help or who may be at risk of underachievement;
• an extensive careers programme designed to raise aspirations, broaden awareness of opportunities and support positive destinations;
• monitoring of leavers' destinations to inform the development of careers provision;
• equitable access to extracurricular activities, student leadership and wider school opportunities.

Little Heath School prepares students for life in a diverse society and seeks to develop understanding, empathy, respect and positive relationships between people from different backgrounds and with different characteristics, experiences and beliefs.

We promote a whole-school ethos in which discriminatory language and attitudes are challenged and students are encouraged to understand and respect difference.

Our curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop their understanding of different cultures, beliefs, identities, experiences and perspectives.

For example:

• Religious Education promotes understanding of different religions, beliefs and values;
• PSHE and RSE develop understanding of respect, relationships, equality and individual differences;
• History, Geography, Languages, English, Art, Music, Drama and other curriculum areas provide opportunities to explore the contribution and experiences of different people and cultures;
• students are encouraged to listen to different opinions, consider different perspectives and develop empathy for the experiences of others;
• tutor time and assemblies reinforce themes of friendship, respect, relationships, kindness and inclusion.

During 2025–2026, the school sought to foster good relations through:

• the Celebration of Cultures Day and Cultural Appreciation Evening;
• continued promotion of the school's ethos of spreading kindness;
• personal development teaching on equality, respect and diversity;
• the Diversity Group;
• student participation in decision-making, including School Council feedback contributing to the School Improvement Plan;
• charity and community activities;
• tutor activities and assemblies;
• careers workshops open to all students;
• opportunities for students to meet visitors and external speakers;
• provision of visible signs around the school identifying staff and spaces where students can seek support.