EQualities Award

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Created: Tuesday, 23 September 2014 10:44

Written by christine

Groby Community College has become the first school in Leicestershire to achieve a prestigious national award in recognition for its commitment to equality.

Like all public bodies, schools and colleges have a statutory duty to challenge inequality, foster good relations and tackle discrimination against individuals and groups irrespective of gender, disability and ethnicity. The EQualities Award pays tribute to those that go the extra mile to become equalities champions. To gain the award, which is recognised by Ofsted, staff and governors undertook a systematic review of the college’s policies and practice and supplied a wide range of evidence which was independently assessed and verified.

The award was presented by Dr Chris Derrington, Director of the EQualities Award who said ‘In our view, Groby Community College is a very worthy recipient of this award. The quality of the evidence provided in order to achieve the accreditation was truly outstanding and demonstrates a genuine determination on the part of staff and governors to challenge and overcome inequality, raise aspirations and prepare young people for the responsibilities and experiences of later life.  The core values embodied within the college’s moto ‘Achieving excellence together’ arecommunicated and reinforced in so many ways. Not surprisingly, this commitment to excellence and equality ensures that all students achieve well, regardless of their background or circumstances.'

The Leicester Mercury ran our article "College earns an award for commitment to equality" on Thursday 2 October at the top of page 35.

 Picture above from left to right:
Groby Community College’s Chair of Governors; Mrs Helen Brown and Dr Chris Derrington

For more information about the award go to www.equalitiesaward.co.uk