1. 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
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2. Framework aims Attention on all protected characteristics
Consider impact of socio-economic disadvantage
Integrate Common Inspection Framework
Organisational fit
Encourages engagement
Outcome focused
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3. Introducing a standard
Develops good practice over three levels:
Developing 
Achieving 
Excelling 
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4. 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
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5. Continuous improvement
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6. How it works Comprehensive approach Self assessment Evidence based
Identifying gaps and improvement
Action planning
Peer review/peer challenge
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7. 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
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9. Contact details Min Rodriguez The Square Whole Ltd ( 07957 4276738
Tracy Raybould
Portland College 8
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