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Advice
Statement of Intent
The School is dedicated to providing a learning and working environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. We foster a culture of mutual respect and support for diversity, ensuring that all students and staff can reach their full potential. Everyone, including staff, students, visitors, and applicants, is treated fairly regardless of age, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or work/study habits. Upholding this policy is the responsibility of all members of the School community.
This rule ensures a respectful and inclusive environment, reinforcing our commitment to fairness and diversity while making clear that everyone is responsible for maintaining these standards.
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All staff and students |
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All Staff and Students
All staff and students must:
- Understand and apply this policy in their daily activities and interactions.
- Comply with this policy and relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010.
These requirements ensure that everyone adheres to the policy and legal standards, promoting a consistent and fair approach to equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the School.
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Department Directors |
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Directors, Heads and Managers
All staff must:
- Lead by example and actively promote equality and diversity in all School activities.
- Ensure that both staff and students understand and adhere to this policy.
- Apply equality and diversity principles in managing staff.
These actions ensure that staff model the values of equality and diversity, foster understanding and compliance among all members of the School, and integrate these principles into staff management, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Executive Committee |
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Team Responsibilities for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Team responsibilities include:
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Admissions Team: Ensure that programme entry requirements are fair, transparent, inclusive, and compliant with legal and ethical standards. This includes evaluating merit, potential, and prior learning, and supporting underrepresented groups.
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Programmes Teams: Verify that all existing and new programmes align with the School’s EDI strategies, policies, and ethos.
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Estate and Facilities Team: Maintain accessibility and inclusivity in all School buildings.
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Marketing and Events Teams: Ensure all communications:
- Use inclusive images and content.
- Follow best practices in accessibility and design.
- Promote equality and inclusivity whenever possible.
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Student Wellbeing Team:
- Implement this policy fairly and transparently for students.
- Provide advice and support on equality, diversity, harassment, and bullying issues.
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Teaching Teams:
- Promote equality and diversity in teaching and interactions.
- Ensure course content:
- Teaches students to identify and challenge discrimination.
- Helps students understand and value diversity.
- Avoids sexist, racist, or other discriminatory language and assumptions.
- Is accessible to students and staff with disabilities.
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Human Resources Team:
- Support the fair implementation of this policy in staff promotions, pay, and workload distribution.
- Stay updated with relevant legislation.
- Advise staff on policy issues and support investigations into complaints of policy breaches.
These rules outline clear responsibilities for each team to ensure the School's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is upheld across all aspects of its operations, from admissions and programme delivery to facilities management and staff support.
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Executive Committee |
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Compliance for External Contractors and Service Providers
External contractors and service providers must ensure their staff adhere to this policy and all relevant legislation. The Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring that contractors and suppliers are informed about and committed to this policy.
This rule ensures that all external parties working with the School follow the same standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining consistency and compliance across all operations.
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Board of Governors |
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Board of Governors' Responsibilities for Equality and Diversity
The Board of Governors must:
- Oversee, guide, and monitor the School’s equality and diversity activities.
- Regularly review this Policy to ensure its effectiveness in promoting equality of opportunity.
- Develop and support the implementation of strategies, policies, and activities that advance equality and celebrate diversity across the School.
- Implement the Equality Terms of Reference.
- Ensure equality considerations are integrated into all governance discussions and decisions.
These responsibilities ensure that the Board effectively drives and maintains a commitment to equality and diversity, ensuring these principles are central to the School’s governance and operational practices.
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Executive Committee |
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Reporting and Investigating Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying
Staff or students with concerns about unlawful discrimination, harassment, or bullying must report them to their personal tutor, line manager, or a member of the Human Resources Team. All reported breaches will be investigated through the appropriate staff or student procedures, with possible disciplinary action if necessary.
This ensures that concerns are addressed promptly and fairly, and that any breaches are dealt with in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a respectful and safe environment for everyone.
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