What Equity, Equality and Inclusion mean at Les Quennevais.

At Les Quennevais we value the diversity of every member of our community and believe every pupil deserves the opportunity to succeed, feel valued, and take an active part in school life. Guided by our CORE values of Compassion, Optimism, Resilience and Empathy, we are committed to ensuring that all members of our school are treated fairly and without discrimination.

At Les Quennevais, Equality means providing fair access to a relevant and appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of each learner, high expectations for all, and respectful treatment for everyone. Equity recognises that all pupils have different learning needs, backgrounds, experiences and may therefore require different kinds of support to achieve positive outcomes. Through compassion and empathy, we strive to understand these differences; through optimism and resilience, we work together to remove barriers and create the conditions each child needs to thrive.

Inclusion is central to our ethos. For us, inclusion means creating a learning environment where every individual feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. It means celebrating diversity, promoting a strong sense of belonging, and valuing the unique voice of every pupil. Our values help us build relationships that support well-being and nurture the strengths and self-esteem of every learner.

We know that when children feel included, supported and understood, they are more engaged, confident and ready to meet challenges with resilience. By placing Compassion, Optimism, Resilience and Empathy at the heart of our approach to equity and equality, we endeavour to ensure that every pupil can achieve personal academic excellence and contribute positively to our wider community.

Our inclusion, student support and pastoral teams are at hand to support our students in their social and academic progress, and to ensure the dignity of each individual is cherished and celebrated.