Equality and Diversity

Purpose

The Builders Academy aims to protect, respond, and report any concerns on our premises or associated locations for anyone receiving training or services from our staff.

Scope

This policy applies to all staff, young people, adults, and apprentices associated with The Builders Academy. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness, dignity, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace and learning environment.

Our Commitment

• Equal Opportunities: Ensure fairness and respect for all individuals, including employees, learners, and visitors.
• Safe Environment: Create a discrimination-free and harassment-free environment.
• Engagement and Training: Promote policy engagement, train employees, and use the policy to guide recruiting and apprenticeship training.
• Policy Review: Annually review the policy, with the next review planned for May 2023.

Definitions

Equality and Diversity

The Builders Academy is committed to equality of opportunity for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, class, marital status, family circumstances, or employment status.

Discrimination

• Direct Discrimination: Treating someone less favorably based on sex, race, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
• Indirect Discrimination: Imposing a requirement that disproportionately affects certain groups and is not justifiable.

Key Principles

• Valuing Diversity: Ensure all members, customers, and stakeholders feel valued for their diversity.
• Legislative Compliance: Ensure all staff understand and comply with equality and diversity legislation.
• Positive Inclusion: Promote an inclusive ethos and celebrate diversity.

Relevant Legislation

• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Equality Act 2010
• Gender Recognition Act 2004
• Race Relations Act 1976
• Employment Equality Regulations

Core Responsibilities

• Centre Manager: Ensure staff understand and comply with equality and diversity policies.
• Management Team: Monitor equality and diversity data, propose actions, and ensure training is provided.
• All Staff: Comply with policies and promote equality and diversity.

Implementation

• Training: Induction and ongoing training on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Monitoring: Regularly review statistical data and assess the impact on equality and diversity.
• Support: Provide additional support for staff, apprentices, and learners with disabilities or special needs.

Quality Assurance

• Monitoring: Monitor policy implementation through board meetings, statistical analysis, and self-assessment processes.
• Training and Development: Ensure all staff, apprentices, and learners receive appropriate training and development opportunities.

Supporting Diversity

• Individual Recognition: Treat all staff, apprentices, and learners as individuals.
• Flexible Opportunities: Offer full or part-time roles and support working from home where possible.
• Inclusive Communication: Use various communication methods to ensure messages are conveyed accurately.

Reporting and Complaints

• Reporting Discrimination: Use the grievance procedure to report discriminatory conduct.
• No Retaliation: Individuals raising genuine complaints will not be penalized.
• Disciplinary Action: Harassment or discrimination may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

By order of the management.