BROOKHILL LEYS PRIMARY SCHOOL
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT.
If we believe that all children are unique individuals,
we must recognise that we are dealing with many different
needs everyday. We feel that children are all on the
same learning continuum but with some pupils needing
different types of help and support at different times.
Needs of individual learners are identified, assessed,
catered for and kept under regular review. Children have
a right to access learning opportunities regardless of
race, class, gender, creed, language, stage of development
or personal circumstances. We aim to take account of:
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the needs of children of ethnic minority origin
through a curriculum which reflects cultural diversity.
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The view that sex stereotyping can inhibit individual
abilities, preferences and ambitions.
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Socio-economic factors which can inhibit children’s
ability to recognise and take advantage of educational
opportunity. Close contact with parents and understanding
of particular personal problems faced by children
is essential here.
We anticipate that the structure and content of the
curriculum promotes genuine access for all children.
Staff appreciate how such factors may affect learning
and plan work and manage classes to take account of different
needs whilst maintaining high expectations. All children
have planned access to a broad and balanced curriculum
so all may achieve good standards, develop their talent
to the full and make the greatest possible progress.
Pupils are given the same opportunities but not necessarily
the same activities. Differentiated work is prepared
to reflect individual needs in terms of materials, access,
form of recording and level of support. Our aim is to
increase independence and autonomy in every child. We
feel the integration of all learners is necessary to
enhance the quality of experience for every child.
We aim to provide resources which are free from stereotyping
and that reflect equal opportunities and access in the
widest sense. Most importantly we appreciate the right
of all members of our community to be treated with respect.
September 2006. Suzal Mehmet
To be reviewed again: October 2008.
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