Dear Parents and Carers,

In light of recent national events and reported tensions across the country, we feel it is important to reach out and reaffirm the values that sit at the very heart of Ashgate Primary School.

We are incredibly proud of our vibrant, multicultural school community. Our varied backgrounds, cultures, and faiths make Ashgate a wonderfully rich environment for our children to learn and grow. We have an exceptionally strong, proven record of promoting equity and equality, and we remain entirely proactive in ensuring our school remains a safe, welcoming space for every single child.

To reinforce this commitment, we draw your attention to our Ethnic and Racial Equality Statement available on the website (Key Policies and Documents & outlined below). 

This document outlines our zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination, our rigorous recording processes, and how we work closely with families to ensure everyone is treated with the equal and deserved respect they have a right to expect.

However, the high expectations we place on our children at school can only be truly effective if they are mirrored in the home.

The values of mutual respect, understanding, and kindness start with all of us. By working together as a partnership between school and home, we can ensure our children carry these vital principles with them out into the wider world. Only this way can our communities—not just here in Derby, but nationally—build a society that is genuinely united.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping Ashgate Primary School an inclusive and safe environment for all.

Warm regards

Mr Seargent

Mrs Forte

At Ashgate Primary School, we are wholeheartedly committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment where every individual is valued. We recognise and celebrate the rich diversity of our school and the wider community, and we are dedicated to ensuring that equality is actively promoted across all ethnic groups, cultures, and identities, including those of all faiths and none.

We believe that education plays a vital role in building a fair and just society. The curriculum and ethos at Ashgate Primary School are designed to ensure that children, staff, families, and the broader community recognise and respect the importance of equality. We actively encourage mutual respect, open dialogue, and deep understanding among all groups.

Ashgate Primary School has an exceptionally strong record of proactively and effectively dealing with any racist or discriminatory incidents. We take a firm and unequivocal stand against prejudice:

• Zero Tolerance: Incidents that reflect inequality or discrimination are absolutely not tolerated and will always be swiftly addressed.
• Rigorous Recording: The school meticulously records any incidents that do not reflect our high expectations of equality and respect.
• Targeted Support: We work closely and collaboratively with individual children, families, and communities to resolve issues, restore relationships, and ensure everyone is treated with the equal and deserved respect they have a right to expect.
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When expectations are not met, Ashgate Primary School takes decisive action to prevent recurrence and foster a culture of learning. We address issues through a combination of:

• Education: Helping children and families understand the impact of their words and actions.
• Training: Providing staff and the community with the tools to support equality.
• Sanction: Applying appropriate and proportionate disciplinary measures where necessary.
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