Pilton Community College is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every students feels a sense of belonging. The school's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives is grounded in the belief that students learn most effectively when they feel safe, known, and respected in their environment.
We recognise the nine protected characteristics in schools which are essential for promoting equality and preventing discrimination. These characteristics include age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and we are committed to teaching and pastoral care which ensures that all students have equal access to opportunities and resources, regardless of their background or identity.
Our DEIB efforts are centred on the needs of students, extending to expanded learning opportunities beyond the classroom to include events, speakers and affinity spaces for faculty, staff and families and creating a shared experience around DEIB for the entire community.
The school welcomes and celebrates a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, remaining flexible to support the community's emerging needs.
We are also committed to LGBT+ inclusion, with our regular LGBT+ club providing a vital resource for students, their friends and allies and for anyone with questions about their gender or sexual orientation. Our Wellbeing Club offers a safe space for students from all year groups to meet and share feelings and experiences.
Chosen by our students, our school values of Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Courage, Trust and Respect underpin everything that we do and embody our commitment to creating confident, motivated and ambitious learners.
Our Five Equality Objectives for 2025 -26 are:
