We are committed to equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff and to removing barriers that restrict access to learning. Herrick serves a predominantly EAL community and has an increasing proportion of pupils with communication and interaction needs.

We publish our full Equality Policy and Accessibility Plan and annual equality report on this page. We monitor progress each term and report to governors annually.

Our current equality objectives (2026–2027) focus on:

1. Improving in-class assessment and recorded next steps for EAL and SEND pupils
2. Closing the reading and language gap for EAL learners
3. Reducing prejudice-related incidents and improving reporting confidence
4. Completing an accessibility audit and delivering priority actions.

Acceptable Use Policy Accessibility Policy and Plan Admissions Arrangements 2025-2026 Allergy Safety Policy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Attendance Policy Behaviour Policy Charging and Remission Policy Child-on-Child Abuse Policy Collective Worship Policy Complaints Procedure CCTV Policy Emotional Health and Wellbeing Policy Equality Policy Exclusion Policy Health & Safety Policy

Homework Policy Late Collection Policy Medicine in School Policy Medicine in School Policy (Appendix C Form) Mobile Phone and Smart Device Policy Online Safety Policy Parent & Carer Code of Conduct Privacy Notice Pupil Code of Conduct Remote Learning Policy Safeguarding and Child Protection Sick Child Policy Suspension & Permanent Exclusion Policy Teaching and Learning Policy Uniform Policy