EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

North London Collegiate School recognises and celebrates our diverse school community, in which individuals value themselves, one another, and the different contributions that everyone can make to the School, our wider community and the world.

The worldwide reaction to the death of George Floyd in May 2020 brought into sharp focus the persistence of systemic racism in our global society and caused us to reflect on our own community here at Canons, focussing on what more we can do to counter racism wherever it arises. We cannot just say that we are not racist; we must be actively anti-racist in our actions, policies and educational delivery.

Over the past six months, we have spoken with staff, students, alumnae and with individuals beyond our school community, and will continue to do so, to ensure that we address these issues in a coherent, intelligent and transparent way. We believe that our School community, motivated by the values that we uphold, is an agent for change in the world. We will continue to ensure that more generations of young people leave NLCS empowered and enabled to take the next steps in their education and lives for their own benefit and the good of society as a whole.

The past cannot be changed, but we must learn from it.

North London Collegiate School condemns discrimination and inequality in all its forms. Our school was founded on the principles of respect and compassion, service to others, and active, positive participation in society and the wider world. We will continue to ensure that our curriculum enables us to deliver a liberal, diverse and intellectually stimulating education which challenges stereotypes and empowers our students. Through our extra-curricular activities, partnerships and school societies, we will challenge inequality and inequity, promote fairness and equality for all and celebrate the differences that make us all unique and valuable members of society.