Equality and Diversity
At Haberdashers’ Academies Trust we take seriously our responsibility to build an organisation which truly values equality and fairness. This responsibility will be reflected in our policies but, most importantly, in the way we behave.
We strive to ensure that:
- every child and young person, regardless of their background, is proud of who they are and believes that they can and will achieve great things;
- every member of staff is supported to develop themselves and feel a true sense of belonging within the organisation and that regardless of their role, they feel included and their voice listened to;
- every parent and carer feels that their contribution is valued and welcomed in our schools
We will do this by:
- ensuring that all children have equal access to the curriculum and are able to achieve the best possible outcomes;
- providing a quality learning experience for each child and young person in which all staff actively promote equality, inclusion and a celebration of diversity;
- protecting the well-being of all pupils and staff by challenging any non-inclusive views held by anyone within the school and wider community.
Our EDI Strategy
Equality and fairness within and across the organisation is an ongoing priority for us. We have developed an EDI Strategy that encompasses and directs our responsibility to build an organisation which truly values equality and fairness. Our main objectives are to implement our People Strategy; build a culture that creates the conditions for success and reflects what we value; and to achieve success for all through the implementation of The Haberdashers Model.
EDI Statement of Intent
This strategy should be read in conjunction with our EDI Statement of Intent. Our Statement of Intent has been developed so that we are accountable for our actions, and to ensure that we develop as a Trust that is continuously fit for purpose, lives its values and delivers its objectives. We have sought, and will continue to seek, stakeholder contribution widely across our organisation, in order to support the development of this work.
