At All Saints, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community is known, valued, respected and supported to flourish. Every student at All Saints is encouraged to be an ally of our LGBTQ+ community.

As a Church of England Academy, our Christian vision is rooted in the belief that every person deserves dignity, compassion and hope. We welcome students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, particularly those students who may be exploring these issues. We seek to create a community in which everyone can feel safe as they learn, grow and live life to the full.

Love; Flourishing for All

Our commitment to inclusion is part of our wider commitment to ensuring that every child can flourish and feel safe to express themselves through our value of Love with kindness and compassion at all times.

We recognise the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to foster a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Difference is valued within our Academy community, and students are encouraged to treat others with dignity even where people have different experiences, beliefs or perspectives.

We do not tolerate bullying, harassment or discriminatory behaviour, including homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying. We seek to educate students to dare to be better and have the courage to challenge prejudice.

Where inappropriate language or behaviour occurs, we respond promptly and appropriately through education alongside accountability, restorative practice and supportive dialogue. Appropriate safeguarding and pastoral action means students are supported to understand the impact of their words and actions, take responsibility for their behaviour and contribute to positive relationships within our community.

Bravery; Support for Students Questioning Their Gender

The wellbeing and safeguarding of every student is a priority at All Saints Academy.

Where a student is questioning their gender, they will be introduced to our specialist team who work alongside pastoral staff to sensitively consider their individual circumstances, welfare, safeguarding and educational needs. Each situation is considered carefully and on an individual basis, in accordance with the Academy's safeguarding, pastoral and other relevant policies and current statutory guidance.

We seek to work constructively with parents and carers and, wherever possible, involve them in decisions concerning their child. We will support students seeking to have brave conversations with parents and carers if needed. A plan for this student will be implemented, communicated and monitored. 

We will fulfil our safeguarding responsibilities and consider the best interests and welfare of the child in each individual case and may seek advice from relevant professionals where needed.

Legacy Through Equality and Inclusion

Our legacy is building something greater than ourselves and leaving a positive contribution for those who follow. Equality and inclusion is built through our curriculum, pastoral provision, assembly programme, collective worship, extra-curricular activities and relationships between students and staff.

Students are encouraged to recognise prejudice and discrimination, challenge bullying and develop respectful relationships with others. Students are encouraged to be an ally to all even if they do not identify as LGBTQ+.

Where issues relating to sexuality, relationships or gender are addressed through the curriculum, they are approached sensitively, appropriately for students' age and maturity, and in accordance with the Academy's Relationship & Sex Education Policy and current statutory guidance.

Equalities Club

Our Equalities Club provides a supportive space where students can discuss experiences, make friends and allies within the LGBTQ+ community, listen to different perspectives and consider how they can contribute positively to our Academy community. While supported by staff, the club is student-led, providing an opportunity to explore equality and inclusion, celebrate diversity and develop confidence in themselves and others. Students have the opportunity to discuss ways to help to create a more inclusive community for future generations.

Promoting Rights, Respect and Understanding

As a Bronze Rights Respecting School, students encounter themes through our curriculum, assemblies, collective worship and wider Academy life such as:

• equality and diversity;
• respectful relationships;
• anti-bullying;
• children's rights and responsibilities;
• human rights and social justice; and
• respect for difference.

Our approach encourages students to understand their responsibilities towards others and to develop the knowledge, empathy and confidence needed to contribute positively to society. 

Our Commitment

At All Saints Academy, every child matters. Students are encouraged not simply to recognise difference, but to respond to it with curiosity, respect, compassion and kindness.

We believe that our Christian vision calls us to create a community in which every person is treated with dignity. As a Church of England Academy, we recognise that members of our community may hold different beliefs and perspectives. We seek to enable respectful discussion and understanding while ensuring that every student is treated with dignity and protected from bullying and discrimination.

We want every member of our Academy community to know that they are valued, that they will be treated with respect, and that they have a part to play in building something greater than themselves.