Commitment:
St Helens College is committed to equality in all its activities for those who learn, work and visit here and will respect differences in race and ethnic origin, gender, disability, mental health, sexuality, age, religion and belief, additional learning, economic and social need.
What This Means for Staff:
The College will be a place where:
- All who work and visit here have the opportunity to participate fully and achieve their full potential
- We attempt to eliminate physical, social and economic barriers to access
- The College environment is welcoming and supportive
- All staff, students and visitors accept their responsibility to uphold equality and show respect to others
How The College Will Show Its Commitment:
The College will:
- Actively promote equality by valuing and respecting differences between people
- Ensure staff are equipped to recognise diversity and challenge discrimination
- Investigate all allegations of discrimination sensitively
- Monitor the curriculum and learning to ensure they are free from discrimination and reflect the needs of the wider community
- Monitor policies, procedures and practices to ensure they are free from discrimination and respond to the needs of the wider community
- Reflect the contributions of all members of the community in promoting College activities
- Face up to the challenge of improving year-on-year as an outstanding equality organisation which listens to and cares for all its staff and visitors
