1. Vision
To be recognised as a leading provider of Further and Higher Education, contributing to the social and economic well being of the region and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential through learning, achievement and progression.
2. Values
As an employer and a learning organisation, we will:-
- celebrate achievement in learning of all kinds;
- act fairly, openly and transparently;
- achieve and maintain the highest standards in everything that we do;
- fulfil our commitment to equal opportunities and the rights of others.
3. Equality and Diversity Vision
For our College to be a place where learning and working exists in an environment that advances equality of opportunity, celebrates diversity and allows everyone to achieve to their fullest potential. The College is opposed to any form of discrimination and we will ensure that our practices are legal and accessible and fair to all learners, service users and employees.
4. Equality and Diversity Values
To fulfil our commitment to equality of opportunities and respecting the rights of others we will:-
- drive the agenda at the highest level
- embed equality and diversity within all our practices
- advance equality and diversity and tackle all forms of discrimination
- celebrate diversity and difference
- seek to educate staff, students and the community to both foster good relations and also to recognise the considerable benefits of a diverse community.
5. Equality and Diversity Aims
The College will aim to:
- continue to develop and raise awareness of equal opportunities across all aspects of the organisation and to work towards staff and students demonstrating confidence in, and commitment to, equality and diversity
- develop and share good practice in embedding the principles of Equality and Diversity across all aspects of the organisation
- work with learners, staff and external agencies to address the barriers faced by particular groups of people and to allow full participation in the promotion of Equality and Diversity
- monitor, measure and evaluate the impact of Equality and Diversity policies, provision and action plans.
6. Links with other College Documents
This policy statement relates to a number of documents and procedures across the range of College functions but it has particular links with the following:
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