Student Equity and Inclusion Policy

Student Equity and Inclusion Policy

St Patrick’s Catholic School

Galatians 3: 28  There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Rationale

The Board is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for learning.

Purpose.

The Board of St Patrick’s Catholic School aims to ensure that all students (regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, family background or ability) are able to participate in all aspects of schooling and realise their full potential.

Guidelines

1. Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• St Patrick’s Catholic School is committed to meeting its responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• The school recognises the unique status of Maori as tangata whenua

• The school is committed to equity outcomes for Maori students and will report to the Board and to the community regularly on Maori student data

1. Decision Making

• All decisions will be characterised by impartiality and fairness

• The school will show respect for diverse groups of people in its decision making

1. Inclusion

• All staff members will support equitable access, support, engagement and success for all students

• Teaching programmes and resources must be unbiased and, where possible, reflect the diverse range of groups represented in the school

• No student should be denied access to a learning opportunity due to their gender, ethnicity, ability, religion or socio-economic status

1. Equity

• School data will regularly be analysed with an emphasis on equitable outcomes

• When necessary, resourcing will be given to those groups or individuals who are not achieving successfully at school

Ratified: 24 November 2021

Reviewed: 29 March 2023