At Simonside Primary School we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, 
staff, parents and carers irrespective of gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, 
age or socio-economic background. This commitment is also enshrined in our Rights Respecting 
School’s Gold status. 

We aim to foster a culture of inclusion and diversity in which everyone connected with the school 
feels proud of their identity and their ability to participate fully in all aspects of school life.  
Public bodies, including schools, are covered by the Public Sector Equality Duty in the Equality Act 
2010 and the Equality Act (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011. The school’s general duties with regard 
to equality are:

• Eliminating discrimination 
• Fostering good relationships 
• Advancing equality of opportunity