The basic equality between all human beings has always been fundamental to Christian belief and teaching.  Stoke Row CE Primary School acknowledges and welcomes diversity among pupils, staff, governors and visitors.

The governing body and school are committed to a policy of equality and aims to ensure that no employee, job applicant, pupil or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on grounds of

• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race – this includes ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality
• Religion or Belief – includes lack of belief
• Sex (referred to previously as gender and includes issues of transgender)
• Sexual Orientation
• The protected characteristics of ‘Age’ and ‘Marriage and Civil Partnership’ apply to the school as employers, but not with regard to the treatment of pupils or prospective pupils.

Our school is typical of the South Oxfordshire rural area and has little diversity of faith, race and cultural backgrounds.  As such, we explore opportunities to increase understanding and inclusion by our pupils of the diversity of the wider UK and global community.

Furthermore, at Stoke Row CE Primary School

• We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination so any behaviour, comments or attitudes that undermine or threaten an individual’s self esteem on the above grounds will not be tolerated.
• We aim to advance equality of opportunity and aim to provide equal access to high quality educational opportunities.
• We aim to foster good relationships to ensure that everyone feels that they are a valued member of the school community.
• We aim to provide a safe and happy environment where all can flourish and where physical and cultural diversity is celebrated.

All members of the school community are responsible for promoting the school’s single equality and accessibility policy and are obliged to respect and act in accordance with the policy.