Statutory Information
At Discovery Academy, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about our school, its policies and its statutory responsibilities.
This page brings together key information about how our school operates, our commitment to equality and accessibility, and the policies and procedures that support our school community.
As part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust, some statutory information is published centrally by the Trust. Where applicable, we provide links to the relevant documents and information on the Nexus website.
Please select the sections below to access further information and relevant documents.
Equality, Diversity and Accessibility
At Discovery Academy, we are committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity and providing an inclusive school environment where all members of our school community are treated with dignity and respect.
We recognise and value the diverse needs, backgrounds and experiences of our pupils, families, staff and wider school community. Our approach reflects our school values of Dreamers, Believers, Achievers.
Our Commitment to Equality
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty, Discovery Academy is committed to:
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Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
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Advancing equality of opportunity for people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
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Fostering positive relationships between people from different backgrounds.
We promote these principles through our school policies, curriculum, daily practice and wider school activities.
We regularly review our policies and practices to ensure that equality and accessibility remain central to our school community.
Equality Objectives
Our Equality Objectives outline the school's priorities for promoting equality and meeting its statutory duties.
These objectives are reviewed at least every four years, with information about how we meet the Public Sector Equality Duty reviewed annually.
Our current Equality Objectives can be accessed below.
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Accessibility
Discovery Academy is committed to meeting its statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Our Accessibility Plan sets out how we aim to improve accessibility in the following areas:
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Access to the curriculum.
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Access to the physical school environment.
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Access to information.
Our Accessibility Plan is reviewed in accordance with statutory requirements and can be viewed on the policies section of our website.
Gender Pay Gap Information
Discovery Academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. Gender pay gap information is reported at Trust level, in accordance with statutory reporting requirements.
For further information, including the Trust's published gender pay gap report, please visit the Nexus Multi Academy Trust website.
Gender Pay Gap Information
Discovery Academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. Gender pay gap information is reported at Trust level, in accordance with statutory reporting requirements.
For further information, including the Trust's published gender pay gap report, please visit the Nexus Multi Academy Trust website.
Modern Slavery Act Statement
Discovery Academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. The Trust is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains.
For further information, please refer to the Trust's Modern Slavery Act Statement.
Trade Union Facility Time
Discovery Academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. Information relating to trade union facility time, including the number of relevant union officials, time spent on trade union duties and associated costs, is reported at Trust level where applicable.
For further information, please visit the Nexus Multi Academy Trust website.