Equality

Ludwick Nursery School is an inclusive setting where all children, parents and families are welcome.

Meeting the Public Sector Equality Duty

The Public Sector Equality Duty was introduced by the Equality Act 2010 and requires us to promote equality by having due regard to the need to:

Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Act
Advance equal opportunities between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don't share it
Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don't share it

The nine protected characteristics are: Age, Marriage and civil partnership, Sex, Race, Disability, Religion or belief, Sexual orientation, Gender reassignment. Pregnancy or maternity.

At Ludwick Nursery School, we celebrate and value the uniqueness of every child, family and member of our community. We believe that our differences make us stronger and help create a rich, welcoming environment where everyone feels respected, included and valued.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all children and creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish, grow in confidence and achieve their very best. We recognise and celebrate the diversity within our school community, treat everyone fairly and strive to eliminate discrimination.

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. This commitment extends to all members of our school community, including children, families, staff, governors and visitors, ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.

Equality Plan 2025-2029

Key priority list of equality objectives:

Priority No.	Priority	Protected characteristic	Equality Objective
1	To promote diversity throughout the school	All	Ensure that curriculum, resources, displays and the environment promote diversity
2	Communication is accessible to all groups	Disability Ethnicity and race	Provide information in a range of formats to support accessibility
3	To reduce inequalities in outcomes	Equality of opportunity and participation	To reduce inequalities in outcomes for disadvantaged children and those from underrepresented groups through targeted early intervention and high-quality teaching.

What we achieved in 2025-2026:

Priority 1: To Promote Diversity Throughout the School

Equality Objective: Ensure that curriculum, resources, displays and the environment promote diversity.

Reviewed curriculum coverage to identify and strengthen opportunities to promote diversity, inclusion and representation across all areas of learning.

Delivered a successful Community Week, celebrating the diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences represented within our school community and providing opportunities for families to share their traditions and experiences.

Increased use of ClassDojo to celebrate cultural events, festivals and community achievements, helping children and families learn about and appreciate different cultures throughout the year.

Continued to develop an inclusive environment through displays, visual resources and learning experiences that reflect the diversity of modern Britain and our local community.

Priority 2: Communication is Accessible to All Groups

Equality Objective: Provide information in a range of formats to support accessibility.

Increased use of ClassDojo as a primary communication platform, enabling families to access information through built-in translation functions and improving communication with families who speak English as an additional language.

Reviewed the presentation of school communications to improve accessibility and reduce barriers to understanding.

Increased the use of visual supports across newsletters, letters, notices and parent information to support understanding for all families, including those with literacy difficulties or communication needs.

Embedded the use of symbols, photographs and visual cues throughout the school environment to support children and families with communication and language needs.

Continued to develop a total communication approach, ensuring information is shared through a combination of visual, verbal and written formats.

Priority 3: To Reduce Inequalities in Outcomes

Equality Objective: To reduce inequalities in outcomes for disadvantaged children and those from underrepresented groups through targeted early intervention and high-quality teaching.

Expanded targeted intervention programmes to support children's communication, emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.

Continued to deliver Forest Nurture, providing children with additional opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and social skills through nature-based experiences.

Implemented Imagination Dance sessions to increase participation, physical development, self-expression and confidence, particularly for children who may face barriers to engagement.

Strengthened our Total Communication Approach, ensuring children have access to a range of communication methods including visuals, gestures, modelling and supported language strategies.

Enhanced early identification and support for children with emerging additional needs through targeted interventions and inclusive classroom practice.

Continued to focus on high-quality teaching and adapted provision to ensure all children can access learning and make progress from their individual starting points.

Worked closely with families and external professionals to ensure timely support and effective intervention for children requiring additional assistance.