Equality and Diversity at Reaseheath College Maintaining momentum pursuing excellence

By the end of this session you will understand……. the principles of equality and diversity and why they are important College strategy on equality and diversity College policies on equality and diversity your responsibilities

Key terms - diversity Means recognising and valuing the range of visible and invisible differences that exist between people

Vision, values and behaviours Vision: ‘to inspire individuals, communities and rural business by delivering world class education and skills accessible to all’ Values: People Responsibility Integrity Diversity Excellence

Why is it such an important area for us? Work we have started with staff and students on values and behaviours Our Community –We have a responsibility to serve our community through training and education of our students –For support our learners in recognising and valuing these differences and prepare them for their futures

Why is it such an important area for us? Every child matters and common inspection framework - the principles of equality and diversity are integral to the delivery of the requirements of both of these frameworks Legislation - the law requires it

What is the College doing? College Strategy: Single Equality Scheme 2009 Single Equality & Diversity Action Plan 2009/2010 The E & D Champions Group, has been formed to help support the College to meet these duties Groups of staff, students and community members have been established to impact assess our policies

College policies on equality and diversity? mainstreaming strategy –to integrate equality and diversity into everything we do –Single Equality Scheme and Equality and Diversity Action Plan 2009/10. All College policies are on Sharepoint

Equality and Diversity Governance EQUALITY & DIVERSITY COMMITTEE STAFFSTUDENTS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM BOARD OF GOVENORS

Equality and Diversity Governance in the College Learners Staff Directorate & College Management Team Principal Governors E&D Committee and E&D Champions Group

Champions Task Group HR Director Staff

Equality and Diversity Champion Task Group Kay Lawrence Curriculum Delivery Karen Myatt Individualised Learning Annette McDonald Employer Engagement and Business Peter Hynes Staff Mark Birkitt Students Development Director of Human Resources / HR Manager Kay Lawrence Curriculum Delivery Karen Myatt Individualised Learning Annette McDonald Employer Engagement and Business Peter Hynes Staff Mark Birkitt Students Development

Mainstreaming There are three key strands to our mainstreaming strategy –The equal opportunities curriculum –Embedding equality and diversity into policies and procedures –Embedding equality and diversity into the culture

Our Responsibilities We must comply with the legislation and College policies We must demonstrate sensitivity to issues of equality and diversity within our everyday roles We must challenge and confront inappropriate language and behaviour by students, work placement providers, outside contractors or colleagues………………..