Category: Communication

Henry Howeld reported to the group about the Enrichment teacher meeting. Teachers did not have a long term plan and said that some of the problems they faced ranged from class size to swapping classes. Teachers were positive in response to the year plans suggested and the informal student observations. Henry also arranged for a follow up meeting where teachers would share ideas. Jack Elderton apologised for not being there.

CW praised the action on Henry’s part and said that he believed that now would be the time let the wider staff know about the Equalities group, possibly speaking at a staff briefing. Lethaniel and Jack volunteered, Zakk volunteered from ks3.

Jack and Calais Update

Jack and FS have come up with the idea of having the band do a gig during lesson 6, students could choose to contribute funds or needed resources or both. Jack has approached the headmaster and he has not responded positively to this taking place during lesson time.  Could the gig be moved to an afternoon slot? There are advantages and disadvantages to this – negotiations are to continue.

CW is meeting with the Pupils, Parents, Partnership this night. The school’s goals for equality come from that group.

Gender balance and neutrality – we can be much more inclusive with resources and how we position them towards gender with language. For example: We should not present mr and Mrs as our default in letters, not simply choosing a male scientist when making a PowerPoint slide/handout. This must be done across the school community.

To find a better way of framing achievement, which groups are achieving/underachieving?

SIMS audits, presenting a way to see how minority groups are having their needs met and how action is being taken for them. Should we be specifically looking at sub-groups and their experience of the curriculum?

Possible problems might be that some people might not want to identify with particular groups.

One possible approach might be to have a whole school online survey that people can do in their own time.

SIMS audit of events.

the school should have a commitment to positive awareness raising. Teacher trainging by the equalities group.