The Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (“the Trust”) is committed to supporting each person to live in the freedom God desires for us. We strive to foster a vision of what it means to flourish as a human being, living in relationship with a loving God, growing closer to him throughout life’s journey. We are immensely proud of all the young people in our schools for all they achieve and of our school leaders, staff, and governors. Together we share the responsibility for forming our young people so that they can not only live and work in the world, but also bring Christ’s compassion, forgiveness, healing, and love to our society. Our belief as a catholic community of schools is that following Christ requires us to love and respect every single human being as a fellow child of God irrespective of their individual personal characteristics.

The Trust is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Trust’s work. As a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we value the different contributions and experiences of all who make up our community. While the Equality Act 2010 focuses on preventing discrimination and ensuring equal treatment; to achieve this requires equitable treatment - recognising and valuing the unique needs, backgrounds and circumstances of every individual. The Trust equality objectives, therefore, seek to recognise and address the diverse needs and circumstances of each individual by providing an environment where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their potential and fully experience a rich, fulfilling, and happy school life.

The Trust aims to be an employer of choice, known for recruiting and developing school leaders, teachers and support staff that reflects the diversity of the local population. The Trust also seeks to equip our children and young people with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure that they fulfil their potential, whatever their background or need.

Over the past three years, our Trust has been working towards a number of Trust Equality Objectives. The review document linked to below outlines the achievements, impact, and key developments in relation to our strategic EDI objectives. Additionally, it sets the direction for future progress with renewed objectives.