Equality Mark

At St James' Haslingden Primary, we believe that Equality should permeate all aspects of school life and is the responsibility of every member of the school family and wider community. Equality is a key principle for treating all people fairly and creating a society in which everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential – irrespective of any recognised area of discrimination.

As part of our work on developing Equality at St James’, we have been working towards achieving the Lancashire Equality Mark. The Lancashire Equality Mark is awarded to schools who have taken measures to embed Equality throughout their practice with the goal of enabling all pupils to thrive in a supportive learning community. It has been developed by a working group in Lancashire and provides a clear framework to guide schools through the process of auditing, developing and consolidating good practice in different areas of Equality. The Equality Mark is comprised of six individual Equality Badges.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have successfully completed the Lancashire Equality Mark by achieving all 6 strands (December 2024). This wonderful achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to promoting equality not just within our school, but throughout our community.

Together, we will continue to celebrate inclusivity, respect, and understanding for everyone. Let’s celebrate this milestone and the positive impact it has on us all!