Developing organisational excellence: The theory and practice Equality Framework Developing organisational excellence: The theory and practice Min Rodriguez The Square Whole Ltd & Tracy J. Raybould Assistant Principal Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
Framework aims Attention on all protected characteristics Consider impact of socio-economic disadvantage Integrate Common Inspection Framework Organisational fit Encourages engagement Outcome focused © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
Introducing a standard Develops good practice over three levels: Developing Achieving Excelling © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
Assessing performance Five performance areas: Leadership and organisational commitment Learner and stakeholder engagement Learner access, achievement and experience A modern and diverse workforce Community awareness and equality mapping © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
Continuous improvement © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
How it works Comprehensive approach Self assessment Evidence based Identifying gaps and improvement Action planning Peer review/peer challenge © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
How Portland uses the framework Why we chose the framework What we did – our integrated approach The initial self assessment process The critical friend input Annual Equality Action Planning Inputting to the SAR What we have gained How we intend to move forward © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
Questions © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College
Contact details Min Rodriguez The Square Whole Ltd ( 07957 427673 8 min@thesquarewhole.co.uk www.thesquarewhole.co.uk Tracy Raybould Portland College 01623 499150 8 tracyraybould@portland.ac.uk www.portland.ac.uk © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 & Portland College