Statement of Intent

This document is a starting point which signposts and supports the journey we intend to travel together to enable Lochinver House School to be a genuinely inclusive environment. We acknowledge the progress already made towards our commitment to EDI, but recognise there is more to be done.

We see EDI as an “all school” strategic priority in which all stakeholders are involved in the development and implementation, allowing us to gain a better understanding of the lived experiences of our pupils, staff, parents and community. Our EDI strategy sits alongside our Equal Opportunities Policies.

Our Mission

To inspire our pupils to fulfil their potential through high quality teaching and learning, in partnership with their parents and as a School.
To create a safe, happy, thriving community that is conducive to learning in its broadest sense, with an emphasis on moral, social, cultural and spiritual development.
To achieve an enriched community by becoming even more equitable, diverse and inclusive, strengthened and anchored by our Core Values of Honesty, Kindness and Respect.

Underlying Principles

The principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpin our intent. Additionally, we place real value on achieving Equity, recognising that within our diverse community, adjustments may need to be made to eliminate unique barriers. Together, these are the pillars on which our EDI strategy stands. We understand what these principles mean to the School and believe we will achieve them by making the change from a ‘fitting in’ to a more inclusive ‘fitting together’ mind set.

Equality

We value everyone. All in our community are equally valued and fairly treated. We place equality at the core of our employment, management and teaching practices.

Diversity

We celebrate the fact that our staff, pupils and extended community are from a range of social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We understand that each of us is unique and that these differences make us collectively stronger.

Inclusion

We believe everyone should be listened to, heard, able to contribute to the School community and left feeling that they belong. We provide opportunities to mix and share and believe everyone should have the freedom to express themselves without inhibition in a psychologically safe environment.

Our Community

We seek to ensure the wider School curriculum promotes and celebrates Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. In our drive to create a cohesive community, we remain committed to identifying and overcoming unconscious biases, removing obstacles and creating access, so that all our stakeholders feel valued, respected and like they belong.