Annually. Student Engagement Faculty Managers. Annually. Marketing & AP Innovation and curriculum. September 2016

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1 Equality Objective 1: Promote equality and diversity in all we do (Whole College focus) Actions Continue to foster an inclusive ethos Measurable Indicator of Progress and Progress Actions Increase and expand the calendar of cross college initiatives/activities that celebrate diversity identify scheduled events and hold these within faculty areas Target Date Lead Responsibility Comments / Progress Impact Faculty Managers College calendar Updated and within the student handbook. Informs induction, expectations and tutorial. Maintain and build on external and internal marketing images and displays positively reflects diversity Marketing & AP Innovation and curriculum Take up of Student Services and Enrichment activities to meet the needs and support learners- Schedule of improved reports include FAMS in collection of enrichment data within intuition September 2016 Director Faculties Extend data collection and monitoring to all Protected Characteristics to determine relevant positive action initiatives where appropriate Develop capacity to gather sensitive information (including LGBT) from students June 2016 Director MIS and student engagement The BV model was reviewed and accepted as good practice. Harmonisation process agreed. 1

2 Maintain a safe working Maintain 100% staff complete the and learning environment online E&D and Safeguarding where all learners and training staff are treated fairly with dignity and respect Monitor - Feedback from staff/student survey is high for feeling safe, treated fairly with respect and dignity Promote positive and respectful teenage relationships through induction, tutorial, workshops, enrichment and visible campaigns. Posters, with translation, to be created and added to classroom display Termly/Annual report and Quality Director AP student experience AP innovation D Student Engagement Director of Equalities and Estates AP Maintain good work with the local community and external agencies on social cohesion strategies relevant to the college Respond and Involvement in a broad range of community initiatives to meet local needs Update safeguarding and prevent training for all staff including online (mandatory) HR director and DD Innovation Director Student Engagement Equality Objective 2: To ensure learners experiences and outcomes are positive and continue to close the 2

3 achievement gap between different groups of learners (Student focus) Actions Measurable Indicator of Progress Target Date Lead Responsibility Comments / Progress Impact Ensure all learners have ALS data analysis of the impact on October Half Heads of faculty. equal opportunity for recipients achievement Term high achievement by making available Termly LSF / Student adequate support Engagement Director Impact of initiatives to support learners in overcoming barriers to learning such as mentoring and homework clubs J Linsell has conducted college wide analysis learners, receiving support, have had improved outcomes. Mentors are in place for the most vulnerable learners. Outcomes for learners with mental health difficulties have improved. New action review college response to learners with dyslexia, Asperger s and autism. The college has begun a working group in order to produce a strategic plan, to focus upon the development of English language, to include above Flexible timetabling strategies, for example learners at risk (Estates & Services) Significant impact in some areas. Data held within 3

4 Monitor and take action on any gaps in participation, retention, achievement, success and progression for different learner groups The pilot and review of Assistive Technology (specifically the Read/Write software) E&D strategy group Director of Student Engagement, Quality and faculty managers. faculties. Review and analysis carried out regularly. See Corporation report Feb The group agreed to review the E&D report, as priority. Findings will be reported to SLT. Training strands agreed are: SEN code of practice To develop inclusive leadership through staff development Ensure equality and diversity is fully promoted in the lessons of all curriculum areas to develop learners understanding. Feedback from our recent inspection has shown that diversity is included in sessions but is not fully developed. The college lesson observation team will review current activities in order to ensure that diversity is both promoted and significantly developed. May 2016 Every 6 weeks Heads of Faculty Tutors The college criteria for observations includes the promotion of equality and diversity. Observers to be trained in recognising effective development of diversity strand. Audits to be more rigorous Training strand to include: To develop teachers skill re: 4

5 E&D, diversity promotion and development, in the classroom To promote equality, diversity and inclusion within Work Based Learning, suppliers and subcontractors Produce enrolment data on apprentices from different groups Assessors fully integrate E&D in apprenticeship training from sign up, induction, progress reviews and assessment visits Assistant Prncipal (Employers & Adults) (planning, Performance & Funding /Faculty Heads Training strands to include: Embedding equality and diversity within the apprenticeship and observation development training for observers. (Employers & Adults) / Equality Objective 3: To foster an inclusive and diverse workforce. (Staff focus) Actions Measurable Indicator of Progress Target Date Lead Responsibility Comments / Progress Impact Recruit and maintain a diverse workforce at all levels to reflect the learner profile Data on staff profile, recruitment and selection outcomes Biannually Director of HR Staff Profile information is reported to the Employment and Equality Committee on a regular basis. Diversity information is monitored and all recruitment processes are scrutinised through internal and external audit 5

6 Implement recruitment and selection training for all staff involved in the process; consider diversity of interview panels when recruiting Monitor panel membership for diversity Monitor of training for panel members and evaluation Assistant Director and Director of HR processes to ensure consistent and equality processes are followed. Management training of recruitment and selection panel members has commenced and is being rolled out across College Divisional Management Teams HR members have all had safe recruitment training. Introduce a new staff induction process incorporating all aspects of equality and diversity Continue to provide training, support and guidance to enable all staff to be confident in promoting E&D, challenging unfair discrimination and harassment Build staff skills and confidence to promote E&D through teaching and learning 100% Completion of induction training and evaluation 100% staff completed mandatory E&D training and evaluation improved student feedback ratings by 2% reduction in learner/staff complaints by 2% Produce detailed equality and diversity training plan Progress in E&D monitored and recorded in lesson observations cascade /share good practice through CPD events and TLC support September 2016 September 2016 Assistant Director HR Curriculum Directors Curriculum Directors Quality / Equality &Diversity Directors / TLCs Induction process to be reviewed and more rigorous inclusion and development of E&D to be included and extended All new staff complete online training to maintain full compliance. As above for observations. Examples of contextualised promotion of E&D have 6

7 been shared via the Quality manual for teachers and through Upskills and Sharepoint. Equality Objective 4: To monitor and assess the impact of its equality objectives in improving policies, practices and outcomes for all. Actions Measurable Indicator of Progress Target Date Lead Responsibility Comments / Progress Impact Review and update all college policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 Implement equality impact assessment on all major policy decisions for impact on different protected characteristics. 100%completion of review and updating of policies and procedures against the Protected Characteristics and the colleges equality objectives EQA is carried out on key policy decisions in July Relevant Policy Owners Relevant Policy Owner Review linked to annual reporting 7