Woodlands Primary School and Nursery

Protected Characteristics

At Woodlands, we understand it is important that all children gain an understanding of the world they are growing up in, and learn how to live alongside, and show respect for, the diverse range of people that we encounter within our community. Our children learn Protected Characteristics are characteristics that are protected by a law called The Equality Act, that came into force in 2010.  This law protects everyone from discrimination and helps society to be fair and equal to all. The children know the Proctective Characteristics are:
  • gender reassignment
  • age
  • disability
  • marriage and civil partnership
  • sex
  • pregnancy and maternity
  • race
  • religion or belief
  • sexual orientation 

The curriculum at Woodlands challenges children to ask questions, listen to each other, ask questions, challenge stereotypes, understand that everyone is different and express our views calmly and politely. It supports the elimination of discrimination, harassment and victimisation and ensures that this philosophy is an integral part of school life, embedded within the ethos and culture.
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