Protected Characteristics
Hodge Clough Primary has a legal obligation to ensure that all students are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their protected characteristics.
In a primary school, protected characteristics refer to aspects of a person's identity that the Equality Act 2010 protects from discrimination.
The characteristics in full are:
* age
* disability
* gender reasssignment
* marriage and civil partnership
* pregnancy and maternity
* race
* religion or belief
* sex and sexual orientation
At Hodge Clough Primary School, rather than teaching all the protected characteristics in every year group, we ensure that our children are given opportunities to develop age-appropriate knowledge and understanding through a well-planned and delivered curriculum.
We believe that children should be able to recognise themselves and their circumstances so they can see their lived experiences validated and valued.
Picture News
Have your children told you about our weekly Picture News assembly? Picture News is a weekly resource used in school to help our children explore current events in a safe, age-appropriate way. Each week, they discuss a real-world news story, learn new vocabulary, and consider different viewpoints. It supports key areas of our curriculum, including:British Values (Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect & Tolerance, Democracy & Rule of Law) and Protected Characteristics (understanding differences eg in religion or belief, age, disability and other characteristics). Take a look below to find out what we have covered, each week!
Week ending 1st February - This week’s Picture News focuses on the idea that how we behave is just as important as how we play. Through discussion and reflection, pupils explored what positive behaviour looks like in different situations, including during games, lessons and social time. The news encourages everyone to think about fairness, respect and kindness, reminding us that good sportsmanship and thoughtful behaviour help make our school a happy and welcoming place for all.
Week ending 6th February - This week's Picture News focuses on a toy company called Mattel who have has released a new Barbie doll designed to represent people who have autism, with features such as a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones.
We asked ourselves: Does seeing yourself in a toy or story help you feel like you belong?