The information shown on this page demonstrates how the College is working towards/complying with the Public Sector Equality Duty and has in the performance of its corporate responsibilities due regard to the need to:

  • Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
  • Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it; and
  • Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it

Our Equality and Diversity objectives

Eliminate unlawful discrimination

  • Deliver high quality training to all staff that promotes best practice and reinforces minimum standards thus ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and compliance (including to the Prevent agenda).
  • Ensure the College values of People, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence are promoted and reinforced with staff, students and visitors

Advance equality of opportunity

  • Promote equality and diversity of opportunity through high quality teaching and learning
  • Recognise and celebrate best practice in equality and diversity
  • Enhance the opportunity for success for those from disadvantaged and minority populations

Foster good relations

  • Maximise opportunities to embed equality and diversity in lessons and through College wide initiatives, events and campaigns

Equality and Diversity Strategic Framework