Equality

Equality Objectives 2026-2030

To tackle negative and harmful representations of girls and women- especially on social media; challenge misogynistic attitudes wherever they appear; and promote a culture where all members of the community are valued equally.
To continue to educate our students around the protected characteristics, promoting at all times our vision of Embracing Diversity and ensuring that all incidents of bullying and discrimination are dealt with in line with the anti-bullying policy.
To improve the attendance of vulnerable groups, including where mental health is an identified need, and ensure data is used to carefully identify groups where attendance is poor, and put in place measures to support students in these groups.
To focus on improving outcomes for students coming from the areas judged to be the most deprived through the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI).

School of Sanctuary

This year, Selby High School community is hoping to gain a School of Sanctuary status.

We are committed to being a safe and welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary. This could be people whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home or are just looking for a space of safety.

A School of Sanctuary is a school that helps its students, staff and wider community understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary and to extend a welcome to everyone as equal, valued members of the school community. It is a school that is proud to be a place of safety and inclusion for all.