Equal Opportunities Policy

Students -  "The Schools are committed to securing equality of opportunity through the creation of an environment in which all individuals are treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. The Schools seek to select pupils of academic potential irrespective of any Protected Characteristics. "

"All pupils have equal access to the Schools’ programmes of study throughout each Key Stage, according to aptitude and ability. The Schools are committed to full educational inclusion (see SEND, Accessibility and EAL policies for specific details). "

Staff - Dame Allan's aims to "ensure that no current or former staff, job applications, pupils, parents and visitors receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, race or nationality, ethnic origin, nationality, skin colour, disability, political or religious beliefs, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, age, membership of a trade union, pregnancy or maternity (in this policy these are known as the ‘Protected Characteristics’). Under equality legislation, the protected characteristics are: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation."

SEND and Careers Support

SEND - Mrs. Lowery is our SENDCo and she is responsible for coordinating and providing support for all pupils with a special educational need or disability.  Mrs. Lopes-Mulhearn , our Assistant SENDCo, is responsible for supporting pupils with special educational needs and pupils who use English as an Additional Language

Careers Guidance - Dame Allan's Careers Education and Guidance delivery satisfy the requirements of the Schools' Equal Opportunities Policy.  All students, regardless of their race, class, gender, faith or special educational needs, have the same access to all our resources, wherever possible. We offer tailored  careers guidance and support to every student & celebrate their strengths.