Learning About Protected Characteristics – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

3 May 2021

Our students learn about protected characteristics. (PowerPoint resource and PDF. Watch our video)

Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential for both our teachers and students. The aim is to create a classroom environment where all students can thrive together and understand that individual characteristics make people unique and not ‘different’ in a negative way.

Equality and Diversity

Tolerance and harmony are core values at Park Vale Academy. Students acquire an appreciation of and respect both for their own and other cultures and traditions through the academy’s wider curriculum in tutor time, House activities and assemblies teach students about different religions, and encourage students to discuss and explore concepts such as identity, diversity and community cohesion.

Compliance with the Equality Act 2010

Park Vale Academy is committed to the fair treatment of all individuals.  In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to making sure that no individual experiences less favourable treatment, discrimination or harassment because of their:

* Race                                         * Disability

​* Sex                                            * Age

​* Religion or belief                    * Pregnancy and maternity

​* Gender re-assignment          * Sexual orientation