SINGLE EQUALITY SCHEME
Single Equality Scheme
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Contents
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1 Introduction
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2. Equality & Diversity at John Leggott College
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3. The John Leggott College context
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4. Our Mission/ Vision
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5. Key Aims
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6. John Leggott College Equality & Diversity commitment
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7. Outline of E & D at John Leggott College
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8. Responsibilities
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9. Reviewing and Monitoring Equality and Diversity
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10. Breaches of the Policy
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Appendix 1 Action plan
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1 Introduction
1.1 John Leggott College’s Single Equality Scheme has been informed by the Single
Equality Act (2010) which brought together different former strands of equality
legislation covering age, disability, ethnicity, gender, transgender, race, religion or
belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic inequalities.
1.2 The legal framework that underpins the Equality Act 2010 is intended to promote
and protect the dignity of all persons in society.
2. Equality & Diversity at John Leggott College
2.1 The College’s approach to equality is focused on everyone being treated fairly,
removing barriers to success, participation and that equality is not about treating
everyone the same but recognising that equality of opportunity requires the
College to respond to different needs to achieve the same outcomes, free from
discrimination and harassment.
2.2 Diversity is about respecting, valuing and celebrating aspects that make us
unique as individuals - recognising that we contribute because of these aspects,
not in spite of them.
2.3 The legislation is clear that discrimination should not be either direct or indirect.
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Direct Discrimination – treating individuals differently because of their
ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or
belief.
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Indirect Discrimination – placing individuals at a disadvantage because of
certain working practices or rules.
3. The John Leggott College context
3.1 John Leggott College has one campus, with approximately 1900 16-19 year old
full time students. The College offers a wide range of courses A Levels, BTEC
Level 2, 3 & 4, GCSEs and Foundation Learning. We have developed six
pathways which show the courses that work well together based upon career or
higher education aspirations and key areas of interest.
3.2 The overall student population is around 79% White British, 5% Asian/Asian British
- Chinese, %White – other, with the rest of the population being made up of a variety
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of other ethnic groups. In the academic year 2013-2014, 52% of students are female
and 48% are male with 8% having been identified as having a specific learning
difficulty or disability. Students are predominantly drawn from the secondary schools
in the Scunthorpe and surrounding areas but increasingly we are recruiting students
from a wider geographical area.
4. Our Mission/ Vision
4.1 We provide a highly motivating environment that develops the talent of students,
through both academic and personal learning, and which launches them forwards
in life. We are fully accountable for the progress that our students make and we
enrol students in order that they can reach their potential
4.2 "We will be known to be one of the most successful and progressive providers of
post-16 education in the world."
5. Key Aims
5.1 To empower and support students to pursue and achieve academically and for
every student irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, transgender, race,
religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic inequalities.
5.2 To support and maximise students’ academic success in a safe and caring
environment.
6. John Leggott College Equality & Diversity commitment:
6.1 The College will not tolerate any forms of less favourable treatment of individuals
and/or groups, whether through direct or indirect discrimination, harassment,
victimisation or segregation on the grounds of age, disability, ethnicity, gender (and
transgender), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic
inequalities).
6.2 The College seeks to avoid stereotyping and will ensure that all staff, students and
other stakeholders are treated as individuals in their own right.
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The College is committed to a proactive approach to equality of opportunity,
identifying students’ needs and supporting them, to strive to narrow
achievement gaps.
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The College strives to ensure all students achieve their potential using
challenging targets, in a supportive and caring environment.
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The College actively celebrates diversity, aiming to ensure that differences
between people, groups and identities are understood, valued and respected,
ensuring that any discrimination is identified and acted upon.
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The College consults stakeholders (e.g. employees, students and parents) and
takes account of relevant information, from a variety of sources, including the
Student Union.
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The College ensures the policy is implemented, monitored and reported upon
annually.
7. Outline of E & D at John Leggott College
7.1 All students are interviewed prior to enrolment ensuring students receive support
and pre-course guidance so they choose the right course combination for their
future aspirations; this guidance is free from bias or prejudice.
7.2 The College is committed to ensuring that all students receive the best possible
learning experience. E&D is embedded into curriculum planning, schemes of work
and lesson planning.
7.3 A team of staff have a key role as E&D committee members, embedding aspects
of E&D into the everyday life of the College’s activities and wider college
community.
7.4 Teaching is tailored to meet the needs of learners irrespective of their age,
disability, ethnicity, gender, transgender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation
and socio-economic inequalities.
7.5 Staff and students are provided with a positive working environment and are
protected from harassment, bullying or discrimination. Students have support and
advice from members of staff, including Mentors and access to counselling and
chaplaincy services, in addition to a specialist Safeguarding Officer and security
team to ensure they feel safe.
7.6 All John Leggott College students follow a programme of study that includes their
curriculum course and enrichment programmes which are free from bias and
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promotes equality and diversity. All students are supported to ensure they achieve
their potential.
7.7 Schemes of work, lesson content and teaching resources demonstrate sensitivity
to issues of equality and diversity.
7.8 The College works closely with schools in Key Stage 4 to monitor progression to
and from College to ensure students have access to careers information, advice
and guidance to inform their career plan.
7.9 We will ensure we work with regional and national access centres to support
progression to Higher Education and addressing student needs.
7.10
All policies are available on the College’s internet and intranet, and promoted/
communicated to staff and students.
7.11 All learners have access to appropriate additional learner support (if required)
and facilities (multi-faith room).
7.12 The College’s publicity materials present appropriate and positive images for all
individuals in society, e.g. the Two Ticks Scheme; ‘Positive about Disability’ – the
five commitments.
7.13 John Leggott College strategic plan fosters a positive ethos with regard to
Equality and Diversity. The operational plan for Equality and Diversity is
produced, implemented and reviewed on an annual basis. This plan covers all
the strands within Equality and Diversity.
7.14 Information about how the College is celebrating and sharing news about
Equality and Diversity with all its internal and external stakeholders will be
included in its internal and external communications, e.g. the College’s internet
and intranet, the weekly Student Bulletins, College displays, cross college events
that feature in the E&D calendar of events; designed to highlight, embed and
celebrate E&D opportunities that occur over the cycle of the academic year.
8. Responsibilities
8.1 All staff, students and governors have a personal responsibility for the practical
application of equality policies.
8.2 The Principal and the Governing Body have overall responsibility for meeting the
legal requirements of the Single Equality Scheme and ensuring the policy is
followed.
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8.3 The Director of HR and OD has responsibility for ensuring that fair and adequate
arrangements are in place for helping to raise staff awareness of their
responsibilities under equality legislation. Giving active support to the policy
involves ensuring staff understand and implement the policy.
8.4 The Director of HR and OD with the support of the E&D Committee will review,
produce and implement the Equality and Diversity Operational plan
8.5 The Director of HR and OD will report against the policies annually and review the
policies at least every three years.
8.6 All staff must be aware of the Single Equality Scheme and the operational plan
and be guided by its principles in their teaching and interactions with all
stakeholders at the College, understanding how their respective role(s) contribute
to the College’s wider E&D strategy.
9. Reviewing and Monitoring Equality and Diversity
9.1 The Equality and Diversity Plan will be reviewed annually, reviewing relevant data
and stakeholder voice input. Reports on progress will be submitted to the
Governing Body. Changes may be made in the interim in response to
organisational changes, legislative changes or other factors necessitating review.
9.2 This information will be monitored by SMT and Corporation and shared with staff
to help with future action planning. Any follow up work will be conducted as
appropriate.
9.3 The Director of HR and OD has lead responsibility on Equality issues and ensures:
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There is the development of appropriate policies and procedures that meet the
College’s legal duties and enable it to address and identify areas for
development.
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The College identifies and disseminates good equality practices, e.g. in
teaching and learning in consultation with other colleagues and the actions
being implemented by E&D committee.
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The College considers and recommends relevant training programmes for staff,
governors and students.
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The College identifies key action points and areas for development from the
use of college data, reviews and complaints.
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The College sets targets for future improvements and monitors their
implementation.
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10. Breaches of the Policy
10.1 Breaches of the Single Equality Scheme will be dealt with under staff or student
disciplinary procedures (as applicable).
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