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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
'We believe that every individual has the right to be valued, respected and offered equal opportunities, access and treatment. STEP Academy Trust is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse culture and to eradicating discrimination and stereotyping to make our Academies truly inclusive and promote high achievement for all.'
-STEP Equality Policy, 2023
At Telscombe Cliffs Academy, staff and children are proud to champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our aim is to give visibility to the different layers of representation that exist in our school community and wider society. There is not a hierarchy, however we make equitable decisions to level the playing field or find balance where historically we have seen a lack of representation.
This is evident in our school in many ways; in our PSHE learning, in the rich texts we read by a range of authors with varied backgrounds, in our assemblies, and through the excellent work done by our Pupil Parliament.
RACE Charter Mark
Race and Conscious Equality (RACE) Charter Mark is for schools wishing to demonstrate their commitment to action and improvement in relation to race equality in all aspects of their work, as educators, employers and community leaders.
Developed by SSAT (the Schools, Students and Teachers network) and Fig Tree International, the Race and Conscious Equality (RACE) Charter Mark is for schools, academies and colleges, both in the state and private sectors, in the UK who wish to demonstrate their commitment to action and improvement in relation to race equality in all aspects of their work as educators, employers and community leaders.
Telscombe Cliffs Academy has completed a comprehensive package of training for governors, senior leaders and middle leaders, and submitted an evaluation detailing their work towards equality so far and an action plan pledging their commitment to ongoing development in this area. Following this work, we were awarded the prestigious 'Bronze RACE Charter Mark'.
If you would like to find out more about STEP's antiracism policy please follow the link here Anti-racism and Diversity - STEP Academy Trust
Rights Respecting Schools Award
We have recently acheived the 'Rights Respecting Schools' Silver Award. This award recognises a school’s achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice within the school and beyond.
EDI calendar 2026/27
Each month in our school, we focus on a different aspect of Equality, Diverstiy and Inclusion in our assembly time. Children will learn about key figures who represent a variety groups within our society, learn about significant historical events, and consider current affairs relating to each theme.
This year in our EDI assemblies, the focus is:
September – Inclusion
Assemblies and events in school:
- International Day of Democracy
- Rights Respecting schools
- World Afro Day
- European Day of Languages
- International Week of Deaf People Awareness
- Yom Kippur
October – Race Equality
Assemblies and events in school:
- Black History Month
- World Mental Health Day
- Dyslexia Awareness Day
- Anti-Slavery Week
- Show Racism the Red Card
November - Anti-Bullying/ Rememberance
Assemblies and events in school:
- UK Inter Faith Week
- Rights Respecting School Quiz
- Armistice Day
- Anti-Bullying Week
- Children in Need
- Pupil Parliament
- World Children's Day
- World Kindness Day
- International Men's Day
- Guru Nanak Jayanti
- St Andrew's Day
December - Discrimination/ Disability History Month/ Human/Children's Rights
Assemblies and events in school:
- Children's Rights assembly
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Human Rights Day
- Pupil Parliament
- Advent
- Christmas celebrations
January - World Religion Day
Assemblies and events in school:
- World Religion Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Holocaust Memorial Day
- Pupil Parliament
February - Race Equality
Assemblies and events in school:
- UK Race Equality Week
- Children's Mental Health Week
- Chinese New Year
- Women and Girls in Science Day
March - Neurodiversity/Woman's History month
Assemblies and events in school:
- St David's Day
- World Book Day
- International Woman's Day
- Eid-al-Fitr
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week
- St Patrick's Day
- Holi
April - Autism awareness month
Assemblies and events in school:
- Autism Awareness Month
- Earth Day
- St George's day
May - Mental health/ health equity
Assemblies and events in school:
- Deaf Awareness Week
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- VE Day
- Eid al Adha
- Vesak
June - Disability Pride Month/Cultural Diversity
Assemblies and events in school:
- Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
- Refugee Week
- Windrush Day
July - Pride
Assemblies and events in school:
- South Asian Heritage Month
- Disability Pride Month
- Pupil Parliament
- Pride
Activities and events in school:
Rights respecting school
At Telscombe Cliffs Academy, we are committed to providing a holistic education that empowers children to become confident, responsible, and respectful members of our community. A key part of this commitment is helping pupils understand their rights—such as the rights to be safe, to learn, and to be heard—which supports them in developing a strong sense of self‑worth.
Learning about children’s rights also nurtures mutual respect. Pupils come to understand that every child, everywhere, deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness. This knowledge not only strengthens their personal confidence but also reinforces our dedication to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment. We actively encourage children to express themselves, speak up respectfully, and take part in decisions that affect them.
To further support this learning, all pupils received a free illustrated booklet and poster outlining children’s rights. This was created in collaboration between STEP pupils and illustrators Pip Wilson and Ian Long, these engaging resources offer a fun and accessible way for families to explore children’s rights together, both in school and at home.
EDI Calendar 2026/2027
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