Equality & Diversity

At St Gregory’s Catholic School, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone is treated with dignity and fairness. We value diversity in all its forms and actively promote equality of opportunity for all members of our community – students, staff, families, and visitors.

As part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership, our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is rooted in the core values of the Catholic faith. We affirm that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, and therefore possesses an inherent dignity and worth. This belief calls us to challenge prejudice, reject discrimination, and foster a school culture where each individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We welcome and celebrate the richness that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring to our school. This includes differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status and ability. We believe that no one should face marginalisation or exclusion, and we work actively to eliminate barriers and promote mutual understanding.

Our commitment includes:

• Ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for all members of the school community.
• Taking a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, prejudice, harassment or victimisation in any form.
• Recognising that equality does not always mean sameness – we strive to meet individuals’ different needs and support them accordingly.
• Encouraging the active participation of diverse voices in shaping school policies and culture, including through our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group.
• Promoting positive attitudes and mutual respect across the school through curriculum, assemblies, enrichment and community action.

At St Gregory’s, we aim to be a school where everyone is welcomed, affirmed, and encouraged – a community that nurtures the full potential of each person and helps them become who God is calling them to be.