Apologies

Kate Critchley, Thabit (Nautical), Matthew (Nautical)

Agenda

  • SIMS logs
  • Meeting Mr Bull
  • Charging Pupils for Trips
  • Hair Issues
  • Equalities Statement
  • “This is LNS”

Minutes

SIMS Logs:

Obai reported that Mr Bull suggested that we specify in SIMS comments what the nature of the issue is. He claimed that there were already too many categories and he would rather something more simplified.

Chris proposed that we state that we don’t accept this means of recording information because this would not be in accord with the school’s need to be accountable for recording and tracking the action in relation to equalities in the school. This also relates to the Governors’ Equalities objectives and the monitoring that should be happening there.

Henry reported on this week’s equalities incidents. There were two occasions where students were called “Gay” people had used the “N” Word (after having been given a police warning). Henry and Ms Lucking are going to pursue the outstanding issues

Hairstyle issues

Henry presented his document about hair issues. Mr Bull had previously said it was to do with the “Nautical Ethos” of the school. HE said he would take it to the Governors and that the process would take a long time. He would not hold a review this year. His only concern is that he must be able to be appropriate for parade.

Mr Bull agreed to the Equalities group making a presentation to Governors about our concerns in this.

Charging Pupils for Trips

Ms Schuil read from the school handbook and brought to the group’s attention the school’s policy on School Trips requires us not to run school trips during school times that students have to pay for.

The meeting ended before the agenda was completed.