Objective 1: Equality of Opportunity 

• The Trust will ensure equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff and prospective employees, regardless of protected characteristics, by:
• Removing or minimising disadvantage experienced by individuals or groups due to protected characteristics
• Making reasonable adjustments for pupils, staff and visitors with disabilities
• Ensuring fair access to the curriculum, enrichment, assessment, professional development and career progression
• Using data and impact assessments to identify and address inequalities in outcomes, participation and experience 

Objective 2: Inclusive, Safe and Respectful Environment 

• The Trust will provide an inclusive, professional and secure environment for all members of the academy community by:
• Maintaining clear expectations of behaviour that promote respect, dignity and positive relationships
• Actively preventing and addressing discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual harassment) and victimisation
• Embedding safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion into policy, practice and staff training
• Promoting understanding and respect between people with shared and different protected characteristics 

Objective 3: Accountability and Continuous Improvement 

• To reflect current DfE expectations, it is strongly recommended that you include an explicit accountability objective: 

The Trust will: 

- Regularly review equality objectives and their impact 

- Publish relevant equality information in line with statutory requirements 

- Ensure leaders, governors and staff are trained and accountable for fulfilling equality duties 

- Engage with pupils, staff and families to inform inclusive practice