Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) are embedded in Ibstock's curriculum design, pastoral provision and whole-school culture to ensure that our pupils experience it as a lived reality throughout their education.

To ensure everyone can thrive and meet their full potential, inclusion and equality is at the core of our ethos, aligning with our school values of Kind Hearts, Curious Minds, and Courageous Futures.

We proactively foster social cohesion in all areas of school life, pastoral, academic and co-curricular, and seek to remove any barriers to access, participation, progression, attainment, and achievement. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination. You can read our Equality, Diversity and inclusion policy in full here.

Clubs and Societies

A range of co-curricular clubs and societies support our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion work including:

• African, Caribbean, Asian and Allies Society (ACAAS) is our pupil-led anti-racist society is a place for discussions, support, mentoring, mediation, education, speakers’ voices, and celebration!   Everyone  is welcome  at  ACAAS.
• Feminist Society meets weekly and everyone is welcome to attend. We often link up with ACAAS or PRIDE to listen to inspiring, intersectional speakers.
• PRIDE Society is an active society at Ibstock, regularly presenting at assemblies and organising activities in support of LGBTQ+ activities.
• Arabic Cultural Club mees weekly and focuses on celebrating the cultural heritage of the Arab world as well as the Arabic language. 

Celebrations

Beyond the classroom, EDI at Ibstock is made visible and meaningful through a whole-school programme of commemorative events and action-based initiatives.

Through celebrations including PRIDE, International Women's Day,  Black History Month, Neurodiversity Week and Period Power Day, we show support not only to individual pupils who feel themselves celebrated, but also to their friends and colleagues whose understanding and knowledge is broadened.