Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is committed to providing equal opportunity for all students and staff regardless of ethnic background, religion, gender or disability. In line with the Equality Act 2010, the school recognises the principle of protected characteristics and that it is against the law to discriminate against someone because of:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Our objectives

Our Equality Objectives reflect the school’s priorities and draw upon available data and other evidence. Careful analysis of this is undertaken in order to ensure that we are working to achieve improved outcomes for different groups.

Our Equality Objectives are:

1. To use performance data to monitor student achievement and respond to variations between groups of learners who share a protected characteristic and those who do not share it.
2. To improve accessibility to the school site by ensuring that any new building works ensures full access for any disability. We will also continue to make other adjustments on a case-by-case basis, in order to meet the needs of individual students.
3. To collect voluntary data and monitor our workforce so that we have a clear picture of any equality and diversity issues affecting staff.

Students take a lead in many areas of EDI. Our Respect Student Leaders share information in form time each week about events and celebrations such as Pride Month, religious celebrations and Black History Month. There are also regular activities and competitions to raise awareness of EDI matters. As a school community, we recognise and celebrate a broad range of religious and cultural dates. There is a calendar of celebratory events planned throughout the year which ensures students have the opportunities to experience and learn about the wide range of religious and cultural traditions represented in Great Britain today.

Our whole school 'Culture Day' is held every year and is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to celebrate their cultural background, whilst finding out about others. The school is always a vibrant place to be on that day as everyone is invited to wear an outfit that represents their cultural background.  There are also exciting displays of food, dancing and music to be enjoyed. Other themed days and weeks such as our Literacy Festival provide further opportunities to celebrate EDI within the school community. We aim to continue to provide a school environment that welcomes, respects and protects each other.