--- title: "Promoting Equality and Celebrating Diversity" url: "https://johnperryn.ealing.sch.uk/information/equality-objectives" school: "John Perryn Primary School" --- [ ![John Perryn Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/images/logo/logo2_(2).png) **John Perryn Primary** School ](https://johnperryn.ealing.sch.uk/) # Promoting Equality and Celebrating Diversity - Diversity and Inclusion Team - Schools of Sanctuary Award - The Halo Code - War Child - Policies - News - Race Equality ## Diversity and Inclusion Team At John Perryn, we are committed to ensuring that everyone in our school community feels welcome and valued. While we regularly celebrate the rich diversity of our community, we recognise that there is always more we can do to improve. Our latest initiative is the formation of the Diversity and Inclusion Team, composed of experienced John Perryn staff members. This team will collaborate on projects to support our families, particularly those seeking sanctuary in the UK. Their work will focus on raising awareness about the challenges faced by individuals in the asylum system, addressing misconceptions and fostering social cohesion.⁣ We firmly believe that by supporting our families, we are empowering our children to thrive both at school and in their future endeavours. Our goal is to provide every child, regardless of their background, with the best possible start in life. Below, you’ll find a brief overview of the team’s roles. ## ### Diversity and Inclusion Team ![Ms. L Wright](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/imagecache/170x240c/people/IMG_0002(2).JPG) #### Ms. L Wright ##### Chair ![Ms. N Kidan](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/imagecache/170x240c/people/IMG_0018(1).JPG) #### Ms. N Kidan ##### Schools of Sanctuary Lead ![Ms. A Lebiszczak](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/imagecache/170x240c/people/IMG_0079(2).JPG) #### Ms. A Lebiszczak ##### EAL Lead ![Ms. K Oatway](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/imagecache/170x240c/people/IMG_0014.JPG) #### Ms. K Oatway ##### Family Support Advisor ![Mrs. L Grande-Diaz](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/imagecache/170x240c/people/IMG_0020.JPG) #### Mrs. L Grande-Diaz ##### EAL Teaching Assistant ### Diversity and Inclusion Team Bios Diversity and Inclusion Team Bios 440 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Diversity_and_Inclusion_Team_-_bios.pdf) # The School of Sanctuary Award ### What is a School of Sanctuary? A School of Sanctuary is a school that has received a Sanctuary Award from City of Sanctuary UK or a partner organisation in recognition of its good practice in fostering a culture of welcome, belonging and solidarity for those seeking safety. [An Introduction to Schools of Sanctuary](https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdkg2D3khXc?feature=oembed) ### How did my school become a School of Sanctuary? To become a School of Sanctuary, a school must take an intentional and reflective approach to reviewing and refining school practice in relevant areas and demonstrate that they have implemented three key principles: 1. **LEARN** Schools help their students, staff and wider community learn about what it means to be seeking sanctuary and the issues surrounding forced migration. 2. **EMBED** Schools are committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture of welcome that benefits everybody, including anyone in their community seeking sanctuary and working with people seeking sanctuary to co-produce their sanctuary efforts and practice. 3. **SHARE** Schools proudly share their values and activities with their local communities and work collaboratively to build our movement of welcome. To support schools to achieve the three principles, there is a set of eight minimum criteria which have been structured to fit into the three overarching principles of ‘Learn, Embed, and Share’, which are used for all sanctuary awards. [See here for further information about the minimum criteria](https://schools.cityofsanctuary.org/become-a-school-of-sanctuary/minimum-criteria). The first step for any school wanting to work towards the award is to register their interest and affirm their commitment to the vision of welcome by [signing the supporting organisation pledge](https://cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved/sign-an-organisation-pledge/). See [here](https://schools.cityofsanctuary.org/steps) for a simplified summary . ### How long does it take to become a School of Sanctuary? Every school is different and the journey to becoming a School of Sanctuary is unique — so there is no standard or expected length of time to complete the process. Some schools may have a long history of supporting students from sanctuary seeking backgrounds, whilst some may have few – or no – students from sanctuary seeking backgrounds and have a lot to learn. The expectation is that all schools to use the journey to become a School of Sanctuary as an intentional and reflective process, helping them to review and refine school practice and strengthen community connections and engagement. This is evident in a clear application, good engagement with the Local lead or City of Sanctuary UK contact, and in our responsiveness to constructive feedback, advice and suggestions. In general, it is suggested that schools commit to spending *at least* a full academic year completing the process. As many Local Leads and City of Sanctuary UK implement application deadlines. ### John Perryn Primary became the first school in Ealing to become a School of Sanctuary. We are so proud that we achieved the award in 2025 further reinforcing the fact that 'everybody is welcome' at our school. ### Halo Schools Code Halo Schools Code 5.79 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Halo_Schools_Code.pdf) John Perryn Primary is committed to working towards creating a world without hair discrimination and believe that no-one should have to change their natural hairstyle in order to thrive. Race-based hair discrimination is illegal in the UK and hair is a protected characteristic, under the law. However, 58% of black students experience name-calling or uncomfortable questions about their hair at school. 1 in 4 black adults report that they had a negative experience when at school in relation to their hair texture. 46% of parents say that school policies penalise afro hair. *World Afro Day and De Montfort University (2016) The Good Hair Study by the Perception Institute and the Hair Equality Report.* As a school, we have signed up to the Halo Code to protect the rights of black students and staff. **School Code** Our workplace champions the rights of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our black employees' racial, ethnic, cultural and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles, including but not limited to, Afros, blocs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. At John Perryn, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues' identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality, kindness and respect, where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employees' ability to succeed. For more information about The Halo Collective, [visit their website here.](https://halocollective.co.uk/) ### We are War Child War Child Video 89.55 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/1f14a40f926c4d3b8da39777dc2d52da.mp4) We were delighted to be asked to be involved in the creation of this incredibly powerful video in collaboration with War Child UK. In 2023, War Child marked 30 years of work supporting children in conflict and challenged themselves to make a film that told this story. Titled ‘We Are War Child’, the film is both a ‘story so far’ and a renewed appeal for action, raising awareness of the organisation’s international work and reaffirming its mission during a time when help is needed now more than ever. The core inspiration for ‘We Are War Child’ comes from the idea of expression in art, which can be a powerful and calming tool for children – especially those in areas affected by war. Organised by Ross Stirling and working with filmmaker George Maguire, our children, who represent a diverse range of backgrounds from around the world feature throughout the film. Footage of the children’s mark-making was combined with footage from the organisation’s past three decades of work, highlighting the universal importance of creativity in all children’s development. Combined with evocative wax crayon illustrations from artist Lucy Mahon, animated by James Phillips, the visual language of childhood was used to help tell this story, which was set to a powerful score by musician Ben Lovett showing the fragility of conflict. While the voiceover charts the course of War Child’s journey – touching on its unique relationship with music to raise funds and awareness – the footage intentionally puts children front and centre. ### Diversity and Inclusion Policies Children with Health Needs who Cannot Attend School 449 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Children_with_health_needs_who_cannot_attend_school_2025-2026.pdf) Disability Equality Scheme and Accessibility Plan 599 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Accessibility_Plan_2026-2027.pdf) Equality Information and Objectives 502 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Equality_Information_and_Objectives_Policy_2025_-_2026(1).pdf) Induction Policy for New Arrivals 1.27 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Induction_Policy_for_New_Arrivals_2025.pdf) SEND Policy 617 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/SEND_policy_2025-2026(1).pdf) Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions 1.00 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/john-perryn-primary-school/files/documents/Supporting_pupils_with_medical_conditions_policy_2024_-_2025.pdf) # Race equality in education ## [Ealing Race Equality Commission report](https://erec.dosomethinggood.org.uk/) The Ealing Race Equality Commission was tasked with listening to people who live and work in the borough about their experiences of racism and putting forward proposals to address inequality. The report was published in January 2022 and includes recommendations in a range of areas including education. The ELP race equality in education programme was established to address the demands of the commission. ## [Race equality guidance for educational settings](https://www.egfl.org.uk/elp-services/race-equality-toolkit) With an emphasis on the achievement of Black Caribbean pupils, this guidance aims to provide points for consideration for all colleagues working in educational settings and schools. It is a springboard for developing and implementing anti-racist education and leadership in Ealing. At John Perryn, we have had one member of staff complete Ealing's Diversity in Leadership Programme with another colleague currently on the programme. Read about the [diversity in leadership programme](https://www.egfl.org.uk/elp-services/career-development-teachers/leadership-diversity-programme). ## Race equality journey for parents [YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/baEsfusthoE?si=3FmODi8RHH1i7-dW) ## [ELP support with race equality](https://www.egfl.org.uk/elp-services/race-equality-education/elp-support-race-equality) The support that ELP provides for schools aims to empower school leaders and school staff to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively address race inequality. 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