Woodley School and College is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and preventing discrimination for all members of its community. It follows the Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals with characteristics such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
The school aims to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The school works to create an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where all pupils and families feel valued. It works with outside agencies to meet diverse needs and prepares pupils for life in a multicultural society. Teaching and learning are designed to be high-quality, inclusive, and accessible to all pupils, including those with special educational needs, disabilities, or English as an additional language. Attainment is monitored to ensure every pupil can achieve their potential.
The curriculum promotes understanding of diversity and encourages pupils to challenge prejudice. The school welcomes admissions from all families and provides equal opportunities to all groups of pupils, including those who may be vulnerable or disadvantaged.
The school also promotes equality among staff by supporting minority or disadvantaged groups in employment or training. It strives to maintain positive working relationships and ensure all staff feel valued. Pupil voice is encouraged through the School Council, aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Woodley School and College is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to the main Woodley School and College website.