We will deliver our qualifications through a fair and accessible process, which does not include any unnecessary barriers to entry. We will collect information on diversity, requests for reasonable adjustments or special consideration and access arrangements.
Purpose
We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all, ensuring that the qualifications we offer are inclusive and accessible to learners.
All who represent Teignbridge Leisure are responsible for implementation of this policy. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We will not tolerate unfair treatment or unlawful discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional, direct, or indirect.
Policy
We are committed to The Equality Act 2010 by taking positive action to:
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Comply with current legislative requirements and monitor that this is adhered to
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Deliver qualifications, support services and training which take into consideration the needs of all learners and do not unnecessarily discriminate against any individual or group
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Promote fair access to qualifications, minimising any barriers to access or assessment by implementing reasonable adjustments and special considerations policies
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Ensure that learning opportunities and fair assessment is open to all who will benefit without compromising the integrity of qualifications
We shall implement this policy through:
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Ensuring staff and learners have access to this information to assist them in planning, putting in to practice and monitoring their rights and responsibilities under this policy
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Providing support and relevant training / updates for all staff, members and learners and revising any policy or practice that could disadvantage individuals or groups
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Provision of regular CPD / updates for staff and learners
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Ensuring all staff and learners know how to offer feedback and register complaints
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Effective complaints procedures which will be used to resolve complaints of discrimination with a full and prompt consideration under this policy.
Where complaints relating to issues of inequality cannot be resolved by the centre, learners must be made aware of their right to appeal through Safety Training Awards’ Appeals Policy.