Promoting Equality at Cockermouth School

As part of The Learning for Life Trust, Cockermouth School is committed to promoting equality and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

The Trust's Approach to Equality:

  • We ensure that all staff, students, and governors are treated fairly and without discrimination.
  • We strictly follow current equalities legislation, including the Equality Act 2010.
  • We are dedicated to maintaining a working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and victimisation.

The Learning for Life Trust values diversity and strives to build a workforce that reflects our commitment to inclusion. The Trust fully embraces its responsibilities to:

  • Eliminate discrimination;
  • Advance equality of opportunity;
  • Foster good relations within the school community.

Equality is promoted across all areas, including:

  • Age
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability
  • Race (nationality, ethnic, or national origin)
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Marital status, including civil partnerships
  • Gender (including gender reassignment)
  • Religion or belief
  • Domestic/carer responsibilities
  • Trade union membership

At Cockermouth School, we are dedicated to upholding these principles and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our vibrant community.

We also welcome our specific duties to publish information about our school population; to explain how we have due regard for equality; and to publish equality objectives which show how we plan to tackle particular inequalities or disadvantages.

Please find our school’s Equality Statement and Objectives on our policies page.