Equality objectives
Mercia Academy
Equality Objectives
Mercia Academy recognises that the Equality Act has three aims, and they are to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct under the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not
Mercia Academy is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive, caring and supportive environment, which is committed to the promotion of equity and genuine equal opportunity for all. Our Equality Objectives build on the core values of the Academy:
- Resilience
- Reciprocity
- Reflectiveness
- Resourcefulness
Equality Objectives 2025-26
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation |
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Reduce sexist, racist, homophobic and transphobic language with an increase in the number of students acting as upstanders
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Re-promote the Upstander strategy through assemblies and PD Staff training in approaches to dealing with derogatory language Student surveys to track experiences
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Student voice and student surveys show a decrease in the number of students experiencing derogatory language. Student voice and student surveys show an increase in the number of students who believe that all derogatory language will be challenged and sanctioned. |
From September 2025
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Foster good relations between people who have a shared characteristic and those who do not |
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Further develop the promotion of texts that include diverse representation and consider the world from new points of view. Review and extend the range of celebratory events in school. |
Extend and promote Lionheart Literary Canon Increase Library stock of LGBTQ+ texts
Follow Book Trust guidance on “Diversity in Libraries”
Develop the calendar of events that mark and celebrate a range of cultural and significant events. including assemblies, tutor time, PD lessons and celebrations in the library. |
Students experience a range of characters and stories that promote diversity and different cultures.
Students further develop their understanding of different celebrations / events / festivals.
Students from different protected groups are happy and feel safe in school
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From September 2025
From September 2025
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Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not |
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Objective |
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Further close the attendance gap And Close the academic gap for SEND, Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and other vulnerable groups
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Wide range of strategies – see SEND and PP Development Plans and Pupil Premium Strategy Regular SLT review and intervention
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Improved outcomes and attendance
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From September 2025
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