Congratulations to Heathfield Academy who have been recognised nationally for their commitment to improving race equality and prioritising an inclusive culture where staff, students, parents and partners of all ethnicities are equally valued, by being awarded the silver level RACE Chartermark.

Developed by SSAT (the  Schools,  Students and  Teachers network) and  Fig  Tree  International,   the Race and Conscious Equality (RACE) Charter Mark is for schools, academies and colleges,  both in the state and private sectors, in the  UK who wish to demonstrate their commitment to action and improvement in relation to race equality in all aspects of their work as educators,  employers and community leaders.

To achieve the charter mark Heathfield Academy completed a comprehensive package of training for governors, senior leaders and middle leaders, and submitted an evaluation detailing their work towards equality so far and an action plan pledging their commitment to ongoing development in this area.

“I am delighted that Heathfield Academy has been awarded the silver RACE Charter mark. Their application and action plan clearly show a positive ethos and culture which champions and strives for conscious equality and inclusivity throughout the school community. We look forward to continuing to work with the school to see their strategic vision fully realised”

Angelina Idun, Director of Education, SSAT