Equality and Respect Statement

 Kindness | Integrity | Curiosity | Aspiration | Individuality

Cranbrook School is a proudly inclusive and supportive school and we insist that kindness and decency is shown to all, regardless of race, gender, disability or age. This is enshrined in our values (above) and mission. Cranbrook prides itself on its education for character and on its tradition of producing rounded and grounded citizens of the world. We celebrate our own diversity, stemming from the rich boarding traditions of the school. We are not complacent and recognize our own shortcomings and those of others in society. It is our duty to ensure that lessons learnt from our own experiences and from important cultural movements like Black Lives Matter and Everyone’s Invited (among others) are reflected in our values and teaching.

Relationships and sex education

Our Relationships and Sex Education Policy summarises the ways in which we teach about respectful relationships and sex throughout the school, formally in PSHE from Years 7 to 13, and informally in Houses and Tutor periods.

Cranbrook’s commitment to constant self-evaluation and development

We will regularly review these policies to ensure that:

• We have a range of effective reporting systems and pastoral support in place for victims of abuse, assault or harassment.
• Our Behaviour For Learning Policy and practice reflect a zero-tolerance approach to abusive behaviour and encourage students to challenge it.
• We educate staff so that all teachers feel confident to discuss these issues with students.
• We educate parents so that all families feel confident to do the same.
• We invite visiting speakers to bring fresh views to the entire Cranbrook School community.

We will continue to listen to our students, their families, alumni and staff and work with them to ensure positive change is sustained. The School has a designated member of staff for monitoring equality and respect issues, Deputy Head, Dave Carney (carneyd@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk). Please feel free to make contact.