Our Commitment
At Greensand Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to creating a culture where every individual is valued, respected and able to thrive.
We believe that inclusion is fundamental to educational excellence. Diversity strengthens our schools, and equity ensures that every child and adult has access to opportunity.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging spans pupils, staff, families and the communities we serve. We actively work to remove barriers, challenge inequality and foster a culture of belonging across all of our schools.
We are committed to:
- eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- advancing equality of opportunity for all
- fostering positive relationships across our communities
This commitment is embedded in our governance, leadership and day-to-day practice across the Trust.
Our Equality Objectives
Our Public Equality Report, Objectives & Action Plan can be found on our Policies Page.
Equality Information
We publish equality information annually in line with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
This includes workforce data and analysis which helps us to:
- understand representation across the Trust
- identify any disparities or trends
- inform our equality objectives and improvement priorities
Our Equal Opportunities Policy and our Public Equality Report, Objectives & Action Plan can be found on our Policies Page.
Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to fair, transparent and inclusive recruitment processes across the Trust.
All appointments are made based on merit, with candidates assessed objectively against the requirements of the role.
We ensure that:
- recruitment processes are aligned with equality and safer recruitment principles
- reasonable adjustments are made for candidates where required
- selection decisions are fair, consistent and evidence-based
We are committed to encouraging applications from under-represented groups and continuing to improve accessibility within our recruitment practices.
Governance & Accountability
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is overseen at Trust level.
The Trust Board is responsible for ensuring compliance with equality legislation and for setting and reviewing equality objectives.
- Equality objectives are reviewed annually
- Workforce data is monitored and analysed
- School leaders are responsible for implementation within their settings
This ensures that EDIB remains a visible and accountable priority across the Trust.
Policies & Key Documents
The following documents provide further detail on how the Trust meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act.
These can be accessed via our Policies page:
- Public Equality Report, Objectives & Action Plan
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Recruitment & Selection Policy
- Bullying & Harassment Policy
- Accessibility Plans
We are committed to continuous improvement and to ensuring that our schools are inclusive environments where everyone can belong and succeed.
