Imago Dei

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Philomena's

Welcome

Welcome to our Imago Dei dedicated site.

The school has a long tradition of outreach and care for the marginalised in our society, starting with the education of girls who often were not entitled to attend to school. Since the arrival of the Daughters of the Cross at St Philomena’s in 1893, their mission focused sharply on those in most need and this mission remains today. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work in the school, known in Latin as ‘Imago Dei’ which means ‘Made in the Image of God’, aims to ensure that each member of the community is afforded the dignity and respect they deserve, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation or disability. As we move into the third year of our targeted work, the following areas have been identified as particularly pertinent to our school setting: Racial Solidarity, Human Love and Disability. These areas will be developed and led by staff and student Steering Committees.

What is Imago Dei?

Imago Dei is the latin for 'made in the image and likeness of God'. In our school, this is the name given to the work which relates to helping recognise that all students and staff are created, loved and cared for by God. Therefore, it follows that if we are truly to reflect God's image, then we too must love, care and respect everyone in our diverse community.

What is Imago Dei trying to achieve?

To ensure that all students and staff have equal and fair access to opportunities and support whilst at school.

To ensure that the diversity of the student and staff body is acknowledged, reflected and celebrated.

To ensure ensure that all students and staff are included and belong to school life.

Imago Dei Leadership Team

How can I have my voice heard?

We want all of our community to be able to voice and share their views as we move forward. You may also want to report an incident that has happened historically or currently and you can do this in the following ways:

1. Speak to your Form Teacher

2. Speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team

3. Speak to the School Chaplain

4. Share your views with your Year Council or School Council Rep for them to bring to Council Meetings.

5. Use the ‘Confidential Report Button’.

6. Email imagodei@stphils.org.uk

Where to get support and help, share ideas and seek advice, report a concern or issue:

Imago Dei Ambassadors - Offer weekly workshops in the Student Conference Room every Thursday

Diversity Society - Meets every Monday and Thursday lunchtime in the Macauley Suite.

Confidential Button - safeguarding@stphils.org.uk

Mrs Fernandez - Imago Dei Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Racial Solidarity

To ensure that all students from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds have equal and fair access to opportunity and support whilst at school.
To ensure that the diversity of ethnic backgrounds of the student and staff body is acknowledged, reflected and celebrated.
To ensure that all students and staff, regardless of ethnicity, are included in school life.

Human Love

To ensure that all students, regardless of sexual or gender identity, have equal and fair access to opportunity and support whilst at school.
To ensure that the diversity of sexual and gender identity of the student and staff body is acknowledged, reflected and celebrated.
To ensure that all students and staff, regardless of sexual or gender identity, are included in school life.

Disability

To ensure that all students regardless of disability (hidden or visible) have equal and fair access to opportunity and support whilst at school.
To ensure that the diversity of needs of the student and staff body is acknowledged, reflected and celebrated.
To ensure that all students and staff, regardless of disability, are included in school life.

For links to school policies related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit: https://www.stphils.org.uk/about-us/policies-and-procedures

Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. There are a number of protected chatacteristics that are protected by the Equality Act 2010 are:

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage or civil partnership (in employment only)
pregnancy and maternity
race
religion or belief
sex
sexual orientation

Genesis 1: 27: So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them.

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