Equality & Diversity Statement

The College is committed to equality of opportunity for staff, learners, members of the public and community groups, on all sites, and all others who come into contact with College representatives.

Our commitment to equal opportunities means that the College will take action to ensure that all these groups are entitled to equality of opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, class, marital status or employment.

Documents are available in large print upon request.

• To provide information and support to staff and students on a wide range of equality matters;
• To develop awareness of equality and diversity through publicity, training and development;
• To provide information to guidance for those who experience discrimination, bullying or harassment, etc;
• To advise and to encourage consistent equality and diversity practices;
• To keep abreast of development in Equal Opportunities practice through links with local, regional and national bodies which promote Equal Opportunities initiatives of benefit to the College.

Single Equality Scheme

The College is working towards the Single Equality Scheme, with a timetable and realistic action plan of how we are intending to ensure quality. It is evolving a document that will be reviewed and updated consulting both existing and potential College users, partners, community groups and voluntary organisations.

This new document is intended to continuously adapt to new developments and legislations and to reflect our growing understanding of existing and emerging issues. However, the scheme will be formally reviewed annual and a three year Action Plan implemented.