Caerleon Comprehensive School is committed to Equal Opportunities for all, regardless of gender,
race, religion, age, disability or any potential cause of discrimination.

In addition to its moral responsibility, the school recognises its obligations under the Sex
Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976, the Equal Pay Act 1984 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Equal Opportunities is good educational practice for all staff and students. It aims to encourage all individuals to reach their full potential.

Newport County Borough Council's Policy on Equal Opportunities, contained in Annex 10 of The
Revised Scheme for the Local Management of Schools 1998/9, will underpin the school's policy. The
Head Teacher has a particular responsibility to ensure that the council's policy is understood and acted upon by all employees.

The Head Teacher will therefore:

Make clear to employees the legal provisions concerning discrimination and the Council's Equal Opportunities Employment policy

Identify and seek to remove practices and procedures which may lead to discrimination

Consider such reasonable adjustments or changes to the workplace and to employment arrangements so that a disabled person is not at any substantial disadvantage to non disabled people

Assess individual training needs to ensure that the policy is implemented effectively.

Increase staff, students and community awareness of the issues involved and to change attitudes so that there is positive support for Equal Opportunities.

Challenge generalised assumptions which see people in stereotyped roles rather than as individuals.

Ensure that all school activities are open to all students on an equal basis.

Ensure that the organisation and the environment of the school provides and actively promotes Equal Opportunities.