Equality & Diversity
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is committed to challenging discrimination and promoting equality for all. All of our practice and ethos is in line with The Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act 2010 introduced a single equality duty on public bodies which is extended to include all of the following protected characteristics:
- Race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
- Disability
- Sex
- Age
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Being married or in a civil partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Gender reassignment
In carrying out our function, colleges are required to have due regard to the need to:
- Eliminate conduct that is prohibited by the Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
- Foster good relations across all characteristics, between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
- There are some exceptions replicated in the act, for example; content of curriculum, collective worship, admissions to single sex colleges and colleges of a religious character.
We recognise the value of diverse environments and strive to promote a culture in which all students, staff and members of the college community are welcomed and supported to fulfil their potential, irrespective of their background or personal characteristics. We are committed to an ethos and culture of inclusion in our college for all, irrespective of race, religion/belief, political views, disability, SEND status, gender, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
BTHCC is an inclusive college where we focus on the wellbeing and progress of all our young people and where all members of our college community are of equal worth. We recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength that enriches our community and lives. We take account of differences and strive to remove any barriers to learning and development. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and bullying and harassment. As a college community, we recognise the need to educate and champion equality to ensure inclusion for all students in the full life of our college; where appropriate making necessary reasonable adjustments to enable everyone’s participation. Our behaviour curriculum sets out the expected behaviour and this is explicitly taught.
We are committed to ensuring equality of education, opportunity and treatment for all students, staff and others particularly those who share relevant protected characteristics. We aim to ensure that those with relevant protected characteristics are not treated less favourably in any procedures or practices whilst also developing a culture of inclusion and diversity in which people feel free to disclose their needs and participate fully in college life. The achievement of all groups will be monitored and we will use this data to raise standards and ensure inclusive teaching. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure the college environment is accessible as possible.
At our college we believe that diversity is a strength which should be respected and celebrated by those who learn, teach and visit here. We encourage all of our community to 'let their light shine'. Our values, together with our curriculum work in Religious Education, Relationship and Sex Education and PSHE scheme, help children learn how to be united in our diversity.
Our curriculum is mapped to include teaching about protected characteristics so that all children gain an understanding of the world they are growing up in, and learn how to live alongside, and show respect for a diverse range of people. Please see our curriculum grid to show how each year group is taught about protected characteristics.
|
|
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
|
Year 7 |
Life beyond school What is PHSE? Getting to know People What is a community? Careers and Your Future Sleep and Relaxation Financial Education Transition |
Health and Wellbeing Puberty * Personal Hygiene Growing up and FGM * Assertiveness, Consent and Hormones * Self-esteem Hygiene Tooth Decay and Dental |
Relationships and Sex Education Who Am I? Changing Bodies Healthy Inside and Out Where We Came From Family and Friends My Life on Screen Living in the Wider World |
Staying Safe online and offline Avoiding Gangs and Criminal Behaviour Staying Safe Online Online Gaming, Grooming and Addiction Alcohol and Risk Nicotine and Smoking E-Cigs, Vaping and Shisha Energy Drinks and Caffeine Knife crime and Safety |
Celebrating Diversity and Equality What is your identity? Multicultural Britain Importance of Being Kind Breaking Down Stereotypes Learning Disabilities Prejudice and Discrimination Challenging Islamophobia * |
Rights, Responsibilities and British Values Why Is Politics Important? How is our Country Run? The Role of the Prime Minister The Monarchy and King Charles Politics, Debates and Parliament Elections and Campaigning Creating a Political Party
|
|
Year 8 |
Life beyond school Exploring Careers What makes me angry? The Importance of Happiness Self Esteem and Media Careers and Aspiration Proud to be Me * Employability and Enterprise skills |
Health and Wellbeing Health and Wellbeing What Is Mental Health? Positive Body Image * Child Abuse Types of Bullying Healthy Eating and Cholesterol Stress Management |
Relationships and Sex Education Created and Chosen Appreciating Difference Feelings Before I was Born Tough Relationships Think Before you Share |
Staying Safe online and offline County Lines and Gangs County Lines – Who is at risk? Substance Misuse Cyber-Bullying Grooming Boys and Girls Alcohol Safety Education Child Exploitation and Online Protection |
Celebrating Diversity and Equality Equality Act & Protected Characteristics LGBTQ+What is it? * Rights across the World Gender Equality Ableism and Disability Discrimination Removing Barriers and Equality for all Racism and Discrimination |
Rights, Responsibilities and British Values Desert Island Living Building Community Spirit Decision Making and Constitution Criminals Law and Society Law Making Process in the UK Prisons, Reform and Punishment |
|
Year 9 |
Life beyond school Resilience: Failure to Success Assertiveness First Aid Saving and Managing Money Labour Market Information Finance, Budgeting and Employment Social Media and Online Stress |
Health and Wellbeing How Self-Esteem Changes What is a Penis? * What is a Vulva? * HBT – Bullying? Dealing with Grief and Loss Media Airbrushing Cancer Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles |
Relationships and Sex Education The Search for Love Love People, Use Things In Control of My choices Fertility and Contraception Marriage One hundred Percent Knowing my Rights & Responsibilities |
Staying Safe online and offline What is a Drug? Different Types of Addictions Cannabis Products Drug Classifications Party Drugs & Illegal Drugs Exploring Illegal Drugs Volatile Substance Abuse |
Relationships and Sex Education * FGM and the Law Relationships and Partners Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence What are STI’s Treating STI’s & Gum Clinic Sexual Harassment & Stalking HIV/Aids |
Rights, Responsibilities and British Values Conspiracies Theories and Narratives Extremisms in all its forms What is Terrorism? War & conflict The Radicalisation Process Counter Terrorism Anti Semitism in the UK |
|
Year 10 |
Life beyond school Instagram and Tik Tok Genearation Targeted Advertising What is Marriage? * Rights and Responsibilities Consumer Rights Employment Rights Exploring a Pay check |
Health and Wellbeing Child Sexual Abuse (CSE) Screen time Common types of Mental Health Self-Harm Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings Promoting Emotional Wellbeing |
Relationships and Sex Education Authentic Freedom Self-Image Beliefs, Values and Attitudes Parenthood Pregnancy & abortion Abuse Solidarity |
Staying Safe online and offline Honour Based Violence Forced Marriages & breast Ironing. Online Gambling Social Media Validation Modern Day Slavery Keeping your Safe Causes of Knife Crime |
Celebrating Diversity and Equality International Organisations Peace, War and Conflict Human Rights During War Aid & Supporting Countries Striking & Trade Unionism Women’s Rights & Equality |
Rights, Responsibilities and British Values Critical thinking & Fake News Hate Crime in the UK Exploring British Values British Values & Identity Mutual Respect and tolerance Individual Liberty What are Human Rights? * Democracy Explored |
|
Year 11 |
Life beyond school Revision for Exams The Year Ahead – Brain Power Making use of the time left The Power of Atomic Habits Modelling strategies How to beat Centre Assessments Its Over to Me |
Health and Wellbeing Organ and blood Donations Teenage Pregnancy Choices * Abortion (Morals, Laws and Ethics) * Testicular and Prostate Cancer Cervical, Breast and Ovarian Cancer Parenthood for Teenagers * Love & Abuse *
|
Relationships and Sex Education Self-Worth Addiction Eating Disorders Birth Control Pornography STI’s Coercive Control |
Staying Safe online and offline Virtual Reality & Live Streaming Online Reputation & Digital Footprints Group Chats & Anti-Bullying Cosmetic & Aesthetic Procedures New Psychoactive Substances Festivals & Nitrous Oxide Substance Addiction |
Your Future and Beyond Screen Addiction & Studying Post 16 options Exam Stress & Anxiety Social Media Vs Real Life Writing a CV Writing a Personal Statement
|
Summer Exam Season |