Developing Equalities and Inclusion Policies (full document) (205 KB)- Disability Equality Scheme
- Gender Equality Scheme
Model Access Plan (125 KB)- Model Educational Inclusion Policy (119 KB)
- Model Race Equality and Action Planning Process (103 KB)
- Model SEN and Inclusion Policy (108 KB)
- Policy on multilingualism (100 KB)
The ‘Developing Equalities and Inclusion Policies’ document is designed to help schools to develop the whole range of inclusion / equalities policies required by legislation, and Ofsted's Inspection Framework. It outlines the statutory duties and proposes a policy framework, but also has model policies which schools can update and make their own, such as the Race Equality Policy and Access Plan.
Schools should also have in place a policy that shows how they intend to meet the needs of bi-lingual or multilingual pupils. Please see the Policy on Multilingualism.
For training on equalities legislation and positive action please contact Ruth Pickersgill, contact details below.
However, recent legislation also requires schools to develop a Gender Equality Scheme and Disability Equality Scheme. The process must involve gathering data, consulting with stakeholders and undertaking impact assessments on policies. Both schemes should include 3 year action plans and a process for monitoring and review.
Guidance on producing a Gender Equality Scheme and Disability Equality Scheme are available through the links on this page.
Also available is a template for combining all three schemes into one document.
When drawing up their schemes, schools should consider the corporate Gender, Race and Disability Equality Schemes.
Contact:
Anne James, Interim Equalities and Inclusion Manager
Children & Young People's Services
Bristol City Council
Alexandra Park
Fishponds
Bristol
BS16 2BG
Tel: 0117 35 33309
Email: a.james@bristol.gov.uk