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Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice Shortlist
We were delighted to be shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) in the much coveted Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024.
Phil Dearden, Headmaster comments, “Being shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice is testament to our school’s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and celebrated. Here, diversity is not just accepted; it is embraced as an essential strength that enriches our community and enhances our pupils’ characters and view of the outside world.”
In our most recent ISI Inspection, our school community and pupils were commended for being extremely accepting of individual difference and identity, stressing that people’s worth as individuals transcends any diversity of race, gender or religion:
“Pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and different faith groups report that they mix easily in and out of the classroom and inspectors’ observations confirmed this view. Pupil diversity and inclusion ambassadors of all ages work hard to inform their peers and to create a sense of a united community within the school.”
“In this multi-cultural school community, many pupils speak naturally and openly about their beliefs in lessons and assemblies. Others recognise that the school’s ethos of promoting respect and wellbeing encourages the development of a strong moral character.”
The Independent Schools of the Year awards, now in its seventh year, are designed to give independent schools an opportunity to celebrate and showcase their extraordinary achievements. The awards showcase Independent schools’ success stories and celebrate the extraordinary and compelling student experience they provide.
The winners were announced at a ceremony in central London, hosted by The Chelsea Magazine Company, publishers of Independent School Parent magazine. The winners were selected from more than 700 nominations by an independent panel of judges. The awards were once again chaired by Dr Helen Wright, international Education Adviser and past Vice Chair of the ISC, supported by a panel of judges which includes leading head teachers and representatives of the professional associations.