Equality Statement & Objectives

Our Ethos

At John F. Kennedy Catholic School, inspired by the belief that all people are created in the image of God, we are dedicated to ensuring that every member of our school and wider community is treated fairly and with dignity. This commitment applies to our role as a place of education, an employer, and a business.

With Jesus as our role model, we stress the importance of compassion, acceptance, and inclusion. This is underpinned by our daily expectation that all members of our community strive to 'Think Kindness and Choose Respect.'

Our Commitment

JFK School and the Governing Body are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We work proactively to:

• Eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

• Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

• Celebrate cultural diversity and empower students to become informed, responsible global citizens.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we ensure that no employee, job applicant, student, or visitor is treated less favourably on the grounds of the following protected characteristics:

• Age, Disability, and Gender Reassignment

• Marriage and Civil Partnership

• Pregnancy and Maternity

• Race (including ethnicity, nationality, and colour)

• Religion or Belief (including lack of belief)

• Sex and Sexual Orientation

Any behaviour, comments, or attitudes that undermine an individual’s self-esteem on these grounds will not be tolerated.

Our Strategic Objectives (2025–2027)

To ensure our commitment leads to tangible outcomes, we are focused on the following priorities:

1. Attendance: Reduce attendance and engagement gaps for underserved/disadvantaged/vulnerable students to ensure equal access to the JFK experience.

2. Attainment & Progress: Narrowing the achievement gap at GCSE and A-Level through targeted support and inclusive teaching practices.

3. Representation in Student Leadership and Participation: Monitoring and increasing the diversity of students in leadership roles and extracurricular participation to reflect our true school community.

4. Curriculum Development: Continue to audit, monitor and develop racial justice, equality and diversity in the curriculum and the wider life of the school (Westminster Diocese RJED).

*As a Catholic school there are exceptions with reference to religion and belief as the school is obliged to offer places first and foremost to students who are practising Catholics.