Equity and Wellbeing
Equity and Wellbeing
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What do we mean by equity?
True equity ensures that everyone’s differing needs are met so that they may be successful and reach their full potential.
What do we mean by wellbeing?
Wellbeing is about creating the conditions for individuals and communities to thrive. It encompasses our emotional, physical and mental health and is fundamental for learning to take place.
Key Principles
Nurturing a safe and supportive environment for all to flourish should be an integral part of the school vision.
Providing equity in our school is an important step towards reducing inequalities and providing the best possible opportunities for all.
An agreed whole-school approach towards wellbeing and equity can lead to a prosperous learning community which shares a joint sense of meaning and purpose.
"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Key considerations:
How do we consider our staff and all learners’ needs with regard to equity and wellbeing?
How do we support our staff to understand and respond to the intrinsic link between wellbeing and learning in moving towards the four purposes?
How do we ensure that the wellbeing of our staff and learners is palpable at all levels and in all contexts in our school?
How do we know that our strategies to further equity and wellbeing in our school are efficient?
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