Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark News
Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark Celebration Event December 2025
On the 3rd December 2025 we welcomed schools to County Hall to celebrate achieving the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark.
It was wonderful to hear staff, pupils and governors speak about the fabulous work they have accomplished working towards the mark, and inspiring to hear examples of some of the actions that have been taken. It certainly demonstrated that this achievement represented the culmination of several years of dedicated work.
Thank you to those schools who were able to attend, and congratulations to all the schools who have achieved the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark in 2025.
Cop Lane CE Primary School
Astley Park School
White Ash School
St Stephens CE Primary School, Preston
Haslingden Primary School
Sherwood Community Primary School
Acorns Primary School
Broughton High School
Howick CofE Primary School
Chaucer Community Primary School
Blessed Sacrament Primary School
Oswaldtwistle St Mary's RC Primary
Heasandford Primary School
What impacts have you noticed working towards the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark?
Personally - passion about equality and ensuring that we are doing all that we can.
As a school: - The Equality and Inclusion Mark has embedded equality into every aspect of Haslingden Primary School, from governance and policies to curriculum planning and staff training. It has enriched learning through diverse role models and open conversations about culture, families, and neurodiversity, while ensuring all pupils access inclusive opportunities. Visible pride and empowerment are evident through pupil-led equality initiatives, staff openness, and prominent displays celebrating diversity across the school.
Sian Taylor, Haslingden Primary School
It was extremely useful to evaluate, celebrate what we did well and action plan where we needed to improve.
The school has moved forward in all of the badge areas covered by improving practice, understanding and approach to the curriculum.
Head Teacher, Cop Lane CE Primary School
Schools Awarded the New Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark 2024-2025!
Congratulations to...
Howick Church of England Primary School one the first schools to have achieved the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark. You can read more about it here - Penwortham school one of first to achieve equality award | Blog Preston
Astley Park School, Chorley, who have successfully been reaccredited their status as a Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark school! This is the third time Astley Park has received this award, having initially received the Equality Mark in 2019 and again upon reaccreditation in 2022.
Haslingden Primary School who are very pleased and proud to have achieved the final three badges, and be awarded the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark.
Chaucer Community Primary School thoroughly enjoyed taking part..and would highly recommend other schools...experience the many benefits it brings.
Their last badge was the Religion and Belief Equality badge. You can see their display of celebrations from throughout the year, and many more examples of what they have achieved, on their website
Broughton High School
Sherwood Primary School
Blessed Sacrament Primary School
St Stephen's CE Primary, Preston - We are very proud to have been awarded the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark in recognition of our unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all. At St Stephen’s, we cherish the rich diversity of our school community and strive to ensure that every child and family feels valued and celebrated. This achievement reflects our whole-school approach to equality, our inclusive curriculum, and our shared belief that everyone has the right to thrive. We would like to thank the Equality and Diversity Team at Lancashire County Council for their fantastic support throughout our accreditation journey.
Oswaldtwistle St Mary's RC Primary School
Heasandford Primary School We are delighted that Heasandford Primary School has been awarded the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark. At Heasandford, we value and celebrate the rich diversity of our pupils, families, and staff. This award recognises the strength of our inclusive practices, our curriculum, and our whole-school dedication to promoting equality and inclusion. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Zainab and the Equality and Diversity Team at Lancashire County Council for their support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the accreditation process.
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School who have successfully achieved reaccreditation as a Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark school.
Cop Lane CofE Primary School
Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark Relaunch:
A Step Towards Inclusive Education
Lancashire County Council recently celebrated the relaunch of its Equality and Inclusion Mark. The event was attended by key figures including County Councillor Jayne Rear, Cabinet Member for Education & Skills. The Equality & Diversity team hosted the event and were joined by Education Partnership Officers, Refugee Resettlement Team, Virtual School representatives, and students from Howick CE Primary School and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School, both of which have proudly achieved the Equality and Inclusion Mark.
You can read the full LEIM relaunch article, from our Autumn 2024 newsletter, here.
Congratulations!
Last academic year over 50 schools - Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special - joined us to work towards the Lancashire Equality Mark. (2023 - 2024)
Congratulations to Congratulations to Moorgate Nursery, Helmshore Primary, Baxenden St John's CE Primary, Clitheroe Pendle Primary, Tor View and Barnoldswick CE Primary for achieving the Lancashire Equality Mark in 2024.
Network Meetings
Our Equality Network Meetings are held termly. One funded place is included in the Lancashire Equality Mark package.
To find out more information, including dates and venues, plus to book your place please click here.
Feedback from LEM Lead in a Primary School Summer 2024 - "Thank you, another great informative session"
Spring 2024, Primary LEM Lead - "Thank you, another great session - I always come away proud of our equality work and with aspirations to do more and more! "
Spring 2024, LEM Lead, Special School - "The guest speaker..... was fantastic, very engaging and super informative."