_{Protected characteristics}

^{At Underwood, we teach children that we all have characteristics and that 9 are protected by law.}

^{The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of the protected characteristics that we all have.}

^{Under the Equality Act, these are nine protected characteristics:}

^{No form of discrimination is tolerated at Underwood C of E Primary School, and we respect for those who share the protected characteristics.} 

^{The curriculum is planned and delivered so that our pupils develop age appropriate knowledge and understanding during their time at Underwood.} 

^{The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted in school through:
•Our school vision and our school improvement work
•Our school core values
•Our school behaviour policy
•Conscious role modelling by all adults in the school community
•Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
•Assemblies
•Through ‘Picture News’ which is an educational resource that provides weekly news packs to schools to help children discuss and learn about current events and global issues
•Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) values and improvement work such as our whole school Anti-Racism Education Programme (AREP) sessions
•Relationships, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) ‘Talking Point’ sessions}

^{•Religious Education (RE) lessons and SRE lessons
•Pupil Voice opportunities
•Educational visits
•School council and Diversity Champions
•Extra-curricular activities, after-school clubs, charity work and work within the local community}