Bargeddie Primary School aims to provide a secure, caring environment where each child is afforded equal opportunity, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, sex, disability etc.  Social harmony is encouraged at all times.  Pupils are encouraged to celebrate diversity and benefit from it. Throughout the session, pupils engage in a range of activities and initiatives which promote equality e.g. ‘Show Racism the Red Card,’ Nil by Mouth activities, Global citizenship, Black History Month, Human Rights’ Day etc. Bargeddie Primary School has been awarded Silver Rights’ Respecting School status. As part of this work, on a fortnightly basis, pupils learn more about children’s rights and regularly discuss and debate current affairs which may impact on these rights. We hope that by engaging in this type of activity, our pupils will become responsible, caring, global citizens of the future, who respect and value the views, beliefs and cultures of others.

In line with North Lanarkshire Council’s policy, procedures are in place to monitor any racist incident. This may include counselling of pupils and / or written notification to parents. The school is committed to ensuring its policies and practices do not impact adversely on any particular group(s) of people and opportunities to promote equality are actively pursued. Pupil Equality and Diversity Champions feature within our school and strive to promote the importance of these key values amongst their peers.

Implementation of North Lanarkshire Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy and Equality Strategy 2019 – 2024, forms the basis of our practice. Furthermore, the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Technical Guidance for Schools in Scotland details the essential requirements of the Equality Act 2010 for schools.

This can be accessed by clicking here.

 

Please click on the links below to access North Lanarkshire Council’s policies on equality and diversity.

Inclusive Education

 

Time for Inclusive Education

Please click on the below image to be directed to the Time for Inclusive Education website. You will find out more about what LGBT Inclusive Education is, and what you can expect your child to learn about.