Month: October 2016

Minutes – 19/10/16

October 20, 2016 / / 1 Comment

Apologies: Matthew Searle, Ms Critchley, Ms Wilberforce, Ms Murphy, Ms Dearden,

Agenda

  • Halal Foods – CW and Obai visited Mr Dean at the canteen and obtained a certificate that acknowledged that all meat (except Pork) had been Halal certified.  Part of his contract with the school is that all non-pork meat must be Halal.  This is a positive point as the school has made it a pre-requisite that the beliefs and values of sudents regarding food are respected.  Obai then asked if this could be publicised around the school, as well as sending letters home, to ensure all are aware.  Mr Waugh commented that Mr Dean was very respectful to Obai and was very eager to make sure things were right.  He was sad to hear and did not realise that Muslims were not currently eating at the canteen because they were unsure about the meat being Halal.
  • SIMS logs and meeting Mr Bull – Obai has tried to arrange a meeting with Mr Bull but is finding it difficult to arrange a meeting with him. Mr North will approach Mr Bull, Obai will accompany.
  • Hair Issues – Mr Bull should be given a copy of Henry’s piece on hair and the expectations of the school. Would it be more useful for Henry to present his paper to Mr Bull after the meting has taken place? Ms Wilberforce has shown Obai an email where Mr Bull has already disagreed with Henry’s piece, stating that we must maintain the ‘nautical ethos’ and tradition of the school; we need to maintain our alliance with the navy.  The group then questioned whther the heritage of the school was necessarily linked to the Navy.
  • Equalities Statement – initial responses to be placed on the website please.
  • This is LNS – FS – has gone back to adverts from United Colors of Benniton from the 80s and 90s and has brought some samples to the group to share.  Our response to the campaign should be to incorporate students from across year groups.

Roles for the group

Curriculum Development – Mr North & Freddie

Workshops – Proposal of Ms Lucking to take on this job (student yet to be assigned)

Further Recruitment of staff and students – all would be responsible for this. Dewi has earmarked this also, he will also approach a teacher to work alongside on this.

Promotion of Ideas – Jamal & Ms Critchley

Events – Maya and Obai

Development of Equalities Statement

October 20, 2016 / / 2 Comments

Our school aims to be a safe community for all, irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexuality, ethnicity or social/economic status.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse community of students and staff who value one another and are proud of their identities.  We strive to promote the contributions students and staff can make to one another.

It is our duty, as students and staff, to work together to eliminate discrimination in all forms.  To be courageous and help those in need and promote an environment where all are encouraged to succeed and seize opportunities to fulfil their potential.

My concerns with this statement are the following:

  • Is it too simple?
  • Are we under-representing any groups of people?

Minutes 13th October 2016

October 13, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Agenda

Apologies Matthew Searle and Ms Lucking

SIMS logs and meeting Mr Bull

Ms Wilberforce has not met with Mr Atherton, so the plan is now to meet with Mr Bull. Obai wil approach Ms Griffin and attempt to arrange a meeting.

Hair Issues – Ms Wilberforce has said that Mr Bull has not responded to her emails.

Alternative strategy regarding hari: we should invite Mr Bull to our meeting next week. Henry will do this.

Equalities Statement – Obai has made a comment on the proposed equality statement.  Students were told that they should comment on the blog last week or arrange a meeting with JN or KC.  This did not happen – JN and KC will be meeting.

Do ask Ms Critchley for a log in for the Equalities Group.

This is England – Jamal and Dewi met last week to discuss this campaign further.

Who will take over this project when FS goes on Maternity Leave?

Are there any proposed actions for next week? Chosen students to be in pictures and have a much more secure idea. Can we change the title of this project to ‘This is LNS’?

Motion passed – unanimous.

Roles for the group

Curriculum Development – Mr North & Freddie

Workshops – Proposal of Ms Lucking to take on this job

Further Recruitment of staff and students – all would be responsible for this.

Promotion of Ideas – Jamal & Ms Critchley

Promotion of Group

Events

Proposed Equality Statement

October 6, 2016 / / 1 Comment

LNS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

We will strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a perceived characteristic, harassment and victimisation.  And we will continue to strive towards a culture that is diverse and inclusive that recognises and develops the potential of all staff and students.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse community of staff and students who value one another and realising the contribution they can make to achieving a better LNS to all of LNS.

This includes promoting equality and diversity for all irrespective of:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality)
  • Gender reassignment
  • Religion or belief
  • Sexual orientation
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Refugees and asylum seekers
  • People with diverse communication needs
  • Ex-offenders

 

These terms above appear under the Equality Act (2010) these are known as ‘protected characteristics’

Minutes 6th October 2016

October 5, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Agenda

Equalities Statement- KC on behalf of Mr Durant

Hair- Henry

Report back on Halal Food- Obai
Report back on SIMS Categories- KC
Review Incident Report- Henry (POSTPONED)

This is England- Dewi?

Women’s group and Guerrilla Girls- on behalf of Ms Lucking

Apologies

Mathew Searle DOCKS

Ms Lucking

Pauline Murphy

Minutes

Equalities Statement- KC on behalf of Mr Durant

Proposed we go away and read and comment on the post. Obai, Mr North, Mr Hall, Lethaniel will meet in the week too.

Why is the equalities group site private. KC will speak to Mr Waugh about changes we could make to make it public. 

Hair- Henry

Obai spoke to JLT is is arranging a meeting with Mr Bull. Henry will attend  it but not arrange it!

Max got let back into lessons the day after he write the piece and that was pleasing. No clear place where the hair policy is displayed. Ms Schuil- It is not an unnatural colour so it seems an overreaction. Mathew Q had blonde tips and no one said anything. How does hair affect your education? It’s with you all week. We are concerned with inconsitancy. Why isn’t it said to staff.

Leon will comment on Henry’s post with his thoughts too.

Report back on Halal Food- Obai

Will arrange meeting with Mr Waugh or KC since he has spoken to Dean and they will meet on the matter.

Report back on SIMS Categories- KC

Leadership want to reduce the number of categories. We don’t believe it will allow us to analyse the behaviour trends effectively. Student member would like to pursue a meeting with Mr Bull. We will invite Mr Bull next week if CW cannot meet with Mr Atherton. Dewi will liase with Mr Bull on this.

Review Incident Report- Henry POSTPONED as KC did not get the report done in time. 

This is England- Dewi and Ms Schuil

United Colours of Benetton Advert featuring very diverse looking people.  Schuil proposes a campaign. A propaganda campaign. Schuil will oversee the start of the campaign and Obai will help.

JOBS- reminder to recruit people for next week.